CVE-2025-60938: Emoncms 11.7.3 has a remote code execution vulnerability in the firmware upload feature that allows authentica

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-60938 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting emoncms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Emoncms 11.7.3 has a remote code execution vulnerability in the firmware upload feature that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the target system. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation of user-controlled parameters including filename, port, baud_rate, core, and autoreset within the /admin/upload-custom-firmware endpoint.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2025-10-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openenergymonitor

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-24 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openenergymonitor emoncms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.7.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.7.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy emoncms || rpm -q emoncms || emoncms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison emoncms sudo apt install emoncms=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.7.3> sudo apt-mark hold emoncms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list emoncms sudo dnf downgrade emoncms-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.7.3> sudo dnf versionlock add emoncms

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.

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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-2025-60938?

emoncms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-60938 being exploited?

CVE-2025-60938 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-2025-60938 affect?

CVE-2025-60938 affects emoncms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Emoncms 11.7.3 has a remote code execution vulnerability in the firmware upload feature that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands on the target system. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation of user-c

How urgent is CVE-2025-60938?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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