CVE-2025-63261

Name: CVE-2025-63261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-20T21:17:12.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-63261 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. AWStats 8.0 is vulnerable to Command Injection via the open function. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AWStats 8.0 is vulnerable to Command Injection via the open function

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.05%

59.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Awstats	Awstats	7.9
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0

References

https://github.com/eldy/AWStats/blob/develop/wwwroot/cgi-bin/awstats.plProduct
https://pentest-tools.com/PTT-2025-021-Code-Execution-in-AWStats.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/03/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-63261?

AWStats 8.0 is vulnerable to Command Injection via the open function

How severe is CVE-2025-63261?

CVE-2025-63261 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-63261?

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-2025-63261?

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Source: NVD / NIST