CVE-2025-61304: CVE-2025-61304 · OS Command Injection
Affects CVE-2025-61304Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 1.017 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 79% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.017
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade pentastic-be/CVE-2025-61304 to 1.017.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubpentastic-be/CVE-2025-61304pkg:github/pentastic-be/CVE-2025-61304Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediately inventory all Dynatrace ActiveGate instances and identify versions up to 1.016 using the vulnerable ping extension.
- Isolate vulnerable ActiveGate instances from untrusted networks to limit exposure until patches or official mitigations are available.
- Monitor network traffic for anomalous or suspicious requests targeting the ping extension, especially those containing unusual IP address formats or command injection patterns.
- Apply strict input validation and filtering at network boundaries or via web application firewalls to block malformed IP address inputs targeting the ping extension.
- Engage with Dynatrace support and subscribe to official advisories for timely patch releases or workarounds.
- Consider temporarily disabling or restricting the ping extension functionality if feasible without disrupting critical monitoring operations.
- Implement robust logging and alerting on ActiveGate components to detect potential exploitation attempts.
- Conduct internal penetration testing and vulnerability scanning focused on ActiveGate deployments to verify remediation effectiveness.
- Educate IT and security teams about the vulnerability specifics and the importance of securing monitoring infrastructure.
- Review and strengthen overall network segmentation to prevent lateral movement from compromised monitoring systems.
Description
OS command injection vulnerability in Dynatrace ActiveGate ping extension up to 1.016 via crafted ip address.