CVE-2025-8964: A vulnerability was identified in code-projects Hostel Management System 1.0

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-8964 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting hostel management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was identified in code-projects Hostel Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file hostel_manage.exe of the component Login. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2025-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: fabian

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-14 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fabian hostel management system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hostel-management-system || rpm -q hostel-management-system || hostel-management-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison hostel-management-system sudo apt install hostel-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold hostel-management-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list hostel-management-system sudo dnf downgrade hostel-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add hostel-management-system

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-8964?

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

Is CVE-2025-8964 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8964 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-2025-8964 affect?

CVE-2025-8964 affects hostel management system. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability was identified in code-projects Hostel Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file hostel_manage.exe of the component Login. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the

How urgent is CVE-2025-8964?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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