CVE-2025-66431 (CVSS 7.8)

Description

WebPros Plesk before 18.0.73.5 and 18.0.74 before 18.0.74.2 on Linux allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code as root via domain creation. The attacker needs "Create and manage sites" with "Domains management" and "Subdomains management."

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-61 CWE-61

References

Other References

https://docs.plesk.com/release-notes/obsidian/change-log/#plesk-18074 https://docs.plesk.com/release-notes/obsidian/whats-new/ https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/36494997377687--CVE-2025-66431-Security-vulnerability-in-domain-creation-mechanism-allows-Plesk-users-to-execute-arbitrary-code-on-behalf-of-root

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-66431? +

WebPros Plesk before 18.0.73.5 and 18.0.74 before 18.0.74.2 on Linux allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code as root via domain creation. The attacker needs "Create and manage sites" with "Domains management" and "Subdomains management." It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-66431? +

CVE-2025-66431 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 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-2025-66431? +

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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