CVE-2025-9982: A vulnerability exists in QuickCMS version 6.8 where sensitive admin credentials are hardcoded in a configurat

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-9982 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting quick.cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability exists in QuickCMS version 6.8 where sensitive admin credentials are hardcoded in a configuration file and stored in plaintext. This flaw allows attackers with access to the source code or the server file system to retrieve authentication details, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The vendor was notified early about this vulnerability, but didn't respond with the details of vulnerability or vulnerable version range. On

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-256
Published	2025-11-14
Last modified	2026-10-07

Publisher (CNA): CERT.PL · Vendor: opensolution

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-11-14 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-07 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opensolution quick.cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy quick.cms || rpm -q quick.cms || quick.cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison quick.cms sudo apt install quick.cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.8> sudo apt-mark hold quick.cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list quick.cms sudo dnf downgrade quick.cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.8> sudo dnf versionlock add quick.cms

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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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-2025-9982?

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

Is CVE-2025-9982 being exploited?

CVE-2025-9982 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-2025-9982 affect?

CVE-2025-9982 affects quick.cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A vulnerability exists in QuickCMS version 6.8 where sensitive admin credentials are hardcoded in a configuration file and stored in plaintext. This flaw allows attackers with access to the source code or the server file system to retrieve

How urgent is CVE-2025-9982?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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