CVE-2025-57516 Command injection in n/a

High 8.2 Published 29 Sep 2025 Updated 28 Oct 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via crafted database credentials in the backup script, requiring immediate patching.

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-2025-57516?

CVE-2025-57516 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-57516?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Publiccms Publiccms.

How do I fix CVE-2025-57516?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-57516 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2025-57516 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-57516 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7953-4j2w-78x6.