CVE-2025-68954: Pterodactyl is a free, open-source game server management panel

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-68954?

panel: upgrade to 1.12.0; wings: upgrade to 1.12.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-68954 being exploited?

CVE-2025-68954 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-2025-68954 affect?

CVE-2025-68954 affects panel, wings. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Pterodactyl is a free, open-source game server management panel. Versions 1.11.11 and below do not revoke active SFTP connections when a user is removed from a server instance or has their permissions changes with respect to file access ove

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-68954?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-68954 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting panel, wings. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Pterodactyl is a free, open-source game server management panel. Versions 1.11.11 and below do not revoke active SFTP connections when a user is removed from a server instance or has their permissions changes with respect to file access over SFTP. This allows a user that was already connected to SFTP to remain connected and access files even after their permissions are revoked. A user must have been connected to SFTP at the time of their permissi

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-613
Published	2026-01-06
Last modified	2026-10-07

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: pterodactyl

Last updated 2026-10-07 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-06 01:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-07 10:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pterodactyl panel UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.12.0

Fixed in: 1.12.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade panel

Note

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

pterodactyl wings UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.12.0

Fixed in: 1.12.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wings

Note

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

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-2025-68954?

panel: upgrade to 1.12.0; wings: upgrade to 1.12.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-68954 being exploited?

CVE-2025-68954 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-2025-68954 affect?

CVE-2025-68954 affects panel, wings. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Pterodactyl is a free, open-source game server management panel. Versions 1.11.11 and below do not revoke active SFTP connections when a user is removed from a server instance or has their permissions changes with respect to file access ove

How urgent is CVE-2025-68954?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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