CVE-2025-56551 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 8.2 Published 3 Oct 2025 Updated 3 Oct 2025

Attackers can inject arbitrary content into the login interface via crafted GET requests, potentially deceiving users or stealing credentials.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-56551?

CVE-2025-56551 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in DirectAdmin v1.680 allows unauthorized attackers to manipulate the page layout and replace the legitimate login interface with arbitrary attacker-controlled content via supplying a crafted GET request.

Weakness: CWE-598

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-56551?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Directadmin Directadmin.

How do I fix CVE-2025-56551?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-56551 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2025-56551 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-56551 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wfg8-v2xj-62hm.