PatchTheCVECVE-2025-60538: A lack of rate limiting in the login page of shiori v1.7.4 and below allows attackers to bypass authentication
CVE-2025-60538 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting shiori. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A lack of rate limiting in the login page of shiori v1.7.4 and below allows attackers to bypass authentication via a brute force attack.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 65%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-290 |
| Published | 2026-01-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-60538?
shiori: upgrade to newer than 1.7.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-60538 being exploited?
CVE-2025-60538 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-2025-60538 affect?
CVE-2025-60538 affects shiori. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A lack of rate limiting in the login page of shiori v1.7.4 and below allows attackers to bypass authentication via a brute force attack.
How urgent is CVE-2025-60538?
Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action