CVE-2025-9982
Hard-coded admin credentials in Quick.CMS
Description
A vulnerability exists in QuickCMS version 6.8 where sensitive admin credentials are hardcoded in a configuration file and stored in plaintext. This flaw allows attackers with access to the source code or the server file system to retrieve authentication details, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The vendor was notified early about this vulnerability, but didn't respond with the details of vulnerability or vulnerable version range. Only version 6.8 was tested and confirmed as vulnerable, other versions were not tested and might also be vulnerable.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 14, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 14, 2025, 4:42 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-9982
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 4bb8329e-dd38-46c1-aafb-9bf32bcb93c6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Identify and remove hardcoded credentials from configuration files.
- Implement secure password storage mechanisms.
- Change all stored passwords immediately.
- Review all configuration files for hardcoded secrets.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-9982.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cert.pl/posts/2025/11/CVE-2025-9982 | |
| https://opensolution.org/cms-system-quick-cms.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-9982 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-9982
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Vulnerabilities in OpenSolution QuickCMS software
Vulnerabilities in OpenSolution QuickCMS software CVE ID CVE-2025-9982 Publication date 14 November 2025 Vendor OpenSolution Product QuickCMS Vulnerable versions 6.8 Vulnerability type (CWE) Plaintext ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-9982 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability exists in QuickCMS version 6.8 where sensitive admin credentials are hardcoded in a configuration file and stored in plaintext. This flaw allows attackers with access to the source code or the server file system to retrieve authentication details, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The vendor was notified early about this vulnerability, but didn't respond with the details of vulnerability or vulnerable version range. Only version 6.8 was tested and confirmed as vulnerable, other versions were not tested and might also be vulnerable. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-256 Added Reference https://cert.pl/posts/2025/11/CVE-2025-9982 Added Reference https://opensolution.org/cms-system-quick-cms.html