CVE-2025-67172: RiteCMS v3.1.0 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the pa

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-67172 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting ritecms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RiteCMS v3.1.0 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the parse_special_tags() function.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78, CWE-94
Published	2025-12-17
Last modified	2026-10-13

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ritecms

Last updated 2026-10-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-17 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-13 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ritecms ritecms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ritecms sudo apt install ritecms=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold ritecms

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

dnf --showduplicates list ritecms sudo dnf downgrade ritecms-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ritecms

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-2025-67172?

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

Is CVE-2025-67172 being exploited?

CVE-2025-67172 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-2025-67172 affect?

CVE-2025-67172 affects ritecms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). RiteCMS v3.1.0 was discovered to contain an authenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the parse_special_tags() function.

How urgent is CVE-2025-67172?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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