CVE-2025-48860

HIGH
Published Aug 14, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-284

Description

A vulnerability in the web application of the ctrlX OS setup mechanism facilitated an authenticated (low privileged) attacker to gain remote access to backup archives created by a user with elevated permissions. Depending on the content of the backup archive, the attacker may have been able to access sensitive data.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48860? +
A vulnerability in the web application of the ctrlX OS setup mechanism facilitated an authenticated (low privileged) attacker to gain remote access to backup archives created by a user with elevated permissions. Depending on the content of the backup archive, the attacker may have been able to access sensitive data. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-48860? +
CVE-2025-48860 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-48860? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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