CVE-2025-29992

Name: CVE-2025-29992
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-26T14:15:37.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-29992 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Mahara before 24.04.9 exposes database connection information if the database becomes unreachable, e.g., due to the database server being temporarily down or too busy.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mahara before 24.04.9 exposes database connection information if the database becomes unreachable, e.g., due to the database server being temporarily down or too busy.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mahara	Mahara	< 24.04.9

References

https://mahara.org/THE-FINAL-URL-IN-QUESTIONBroken Link
https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=9711Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-29992?

Mahara before 24.04.9 exposes database connection information if the database becomes unreachable, e.g., due to the database server being temporarily down or too busy.

How severe is CVE-2025-29992?

CVE-2025-29992 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29992?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST