CVE-2025-57516

Name: CVE-2025-57516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-29T15:16:08.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-57516 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. OS Command injection vulnerability in PublicCMS PublicCMS-V5.202506.a, and PublicCMS-V5.202506.b allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted DATABASE, USERNAME, or PASSWORD variables to the backupDB.bat file.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OS Command injection vulnerability in PublicCMS PublicCMS-V5.202506.a, and PublicCMS-V5.202506.b allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted DATABASE, USERNAME, or PASSWORD variables to the backupDB.bat file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.15%

62.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Publiccms	Publiccms	5.202506.a
Publiccms	Publiccms	5.202506.b

References

https://github.com/sanluan/PublicCMS/issues/97Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-57516?

How severe is CVE-2025-57516?

CVE-2025-57516 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-57516?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-57516?

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Source: NVD / NIST