How severe is CVE-2025-56551?

CVE-2025-56551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-56551 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-56551?

CVE-2025-56551 affects Directadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-56551?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-56551 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-56551 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-32471.

When was CVE-2025-56551 published?

CVE-2025-56551 was published on 2025-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-56551

CVE-2025-56551 is a high-severity vulnerability in Directadmin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-598.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-32471
Weakness: CWE-598
Affected product: Directadmin
Published: 2025-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-56551?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2025-56551?: CVE-2025-56551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-56551 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-56551?: CVE-2025-56551 affects Directadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-56551?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-56551 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-56551 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-32471.
When was CVE-2025-56551 published?: CVE-2025-56551 was published on 2025-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:directadmin:directadmin:1.680:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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