How severe is CVE-2025-55521?

CVE-2025-55521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-55521 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-55521?

CVE-2025-55521 affects Akaunting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-55521?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-55521 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-55521 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25484.

When was CVE-2025-55521 published?

CVE-2025-55521 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-55521

CVE-2025-55521 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Akaunting with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25484
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Akaunting
Published: 2025-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the component /settings/localisation of Akaunting v3.1.18 allows authenticated attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-55521?: An issue in the component /settings/localisation of Akaunting v3.1.18 allows authenticated attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.
How severe is CVE-2025-55521?: CVE-2025-55521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-55521 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-55521?: CVE-2025-55521 affects Akaunting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-55521?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-55521 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-55521 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25484.
When was CVE-2025-55521 published?: CVE-2025-55521 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:akaunting:akaunting:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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