CVE-2025-62618: ELOG allows an authenticated user to upload arbitrary HTML files

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-62618?

elog: upgrade to 3.1.5-20251014. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-62618 being exploited?

CVE-2025-62618 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-62618 affect?

CVE-2025-62618 affects elog. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). ELOG allows an authenticated user to upload arbitrary HTML files. The HTML content is executed in the context of other users when they open the file. Because ELOG includes usernames and password hashes in certain HTTP requests, an attacker

Routine

HIGH 8.0UPGRADE

CVE-2025-62618 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting elog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ELOG allows an authenticated user to upload arbitrary HTML files. The HTML content is executed in the context of other users when they open the file. Because ELOG includes usernames and password hashes in certain HTTP requests, an attacker can obtain the target's credentials and replay them or crack the password hash offline. In ELOG 3.1.5-20251014 release, HTML files are rendered as plain text.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-434, CWE-836
Published	2025-10-31
Last modified	2026-10-19

Publisher (CNA): Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government · Vendor: elog project

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-31 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elog project elog UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.1.5-20251014

Fixed in: 3.1.5-20251014

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.1.5-20251014 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade elog

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade elog

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-62618?

elog: upgrade to 3.1.5-20251014. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-62618 being exploited?

CVE-2025-62618 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-2025-62618 affect?

CVE-2025-62618 affects elog. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). ELOG allows an authenticated user to upload arbitrary HTML files. The HTML content is executed in the context of other users when they open the file. Because ELOG includes usernames and password hashes in certain HTTP requests, an attacker

How urgent is CVE-2025-62618?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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References

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