CVE-2025-66431
Plesk Linux Domain Creation Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
WebPros Plesk before 18.0.73.5 and 18.0.74 before 18.0.74.2 on Linux allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code as root via domain creation. The attacker needs "Create and manage sites" with "Domains management" and "Subdomains management."
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 3, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 3, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Plesk to version 18.0.73.5 or later.
- Update Plesk to version 18.0.74.2 or later.
- Restrict privileges for domain creation.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description WebPros Plesk before 18.0.73.5 and 18.0.74 before 18.0.74.2 on Linux allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code as root via domain creation. The attacker needs "Create and manage sites" with "Domains management" and "Subdomains management." Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-61 Added Reference https://docs.plesk.com/release-notes/obsidian/change-log/#plesk-18074 Added Reference https://docs.plesk.com/release-notes/obsidian/whats-new/ Added Reference https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/36494997377687--CVE-2025-66431-Security-vulnerability-in-domain-creation-mechanism-allows-Plesk-users-to-execute-arbitrary-code-on-behalf-of-root