Vulnerability Description
AWStats 8.0 is vulnerable to Command Injection via the open function
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Awstats | Awstats | 7.9 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/eldy/AWStats/blob/develop/wwwroot/cgi-bin/awstats.plProduct
- https://pentest-tools.com/PTT-2025-021-Code-Execution-in-AWStats.pdfExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/03/msg00013.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-63261?
CVE-2025-63261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). AWStats 8.0 is vulnerable to Command Injection via the open function
How severe is CVE-2025-63261?
CVE-2025-63261 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-63261?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Awstats Awstats, Debian Debian Linux.