CVE-2025-6762: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in diyhi bbs up to 6.8

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-6762?

bbs: upgrade to newer than 6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-6762 being exploited?

CVE-2025-6762 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-2025-6762 affect?

CVE-2025-6762 affects bbs. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in diyhi bbs up to 6.8. This affects the function getUrl of the file /admin/login of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Host leads to server-side request

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-6762?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-6762 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting bbs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in diyhi bbs up to 6.8. This affects the function getUrl of the file /admin/login of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Host leads to server-side request forgery. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2025-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: diyhi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-27 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

diyhi bbs UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.8

Fixed in: newer than 6.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bbs

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-2025-6762?

bbs: upgrade to newer than 6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-6762 being exploited?

CVE-2025-6762 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-2025-6762 affect?

CVE-2025-6762 affects bbs. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in diyhi bbs up to 6.8. This affects the function getUrl of the file /admin/login of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Host leads to server-side request

How urgent is CVE-2025-6762?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-9461 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE A weakness has been identified in diyhi bbs up to 6.8
CVE-2025-6453 MEDIUM 6.3 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in diyhi bbs 6.8

References

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