CVE-2025-5965: In the backup parameters, a user with high privilege is able to concatenate custom instructions to the backup

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2025-5965 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting centreon web. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the backup parameters, a user with high privilege is able to concatenate custom instructions to the backup setup. Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in Centreon Infra Monitoring (Backup configuration in the administration setup modules) allows OS Command Injection.This issue affects Infra Monitoring: from 25.10.0 before 25.10.2, from 24.10.0 before 24.10.15, from 24.04.0 bef

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	28.2% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-01-05
Last modified	2026-10-07

Publisher (CNA): Centreon · Vendor: centreon

Last updated 2026-10-07 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-05 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-07 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

centreon centreon web UPGRADE

Affected: >= 24.04.0 and < 24.04.19 · >= 24.10.0 and < 24.10.15 · >= 25.10.0 and < 25.10.2

Fixed in: 24.04.19, 24.10.15, 25.10.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 24.04.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy centreon-web || rpm -q centreon-web || centreon-web --version

2. UPGRADE to 24.04.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade centreon-web

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade centreon-web

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 24.04.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison centreon-web sudo apt install centreon-web=<VERSION_BEFORE_24.04.0> sudo apt-mark hold centreon-web

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list centreon-web sudo dnf downgrade centreon-web-<VERSION_BEFORE_24.04.0> sudo dnf versionlock add centreon-web

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-5965?

centreon web: upgrade to 24.04.19, 24.10.15, 25.10.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-5965 being exploited?

CVE-2025-5965 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-5965 affect?

CVE-2025-5965 affects centreon web. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). In the backup parameters, a user with high privilege is able to concatenate custom instructions to the backup setup. Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability in Centreon Infra

How urgent is CVE-2025-5965?

Priority 50/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited

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