CVE-2025-65518: n/a
Plesk Obsidian versions 8.0.1 through 18.0.73 are vulnerable to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability exists in the get_password.php endpoint, where a crafted request containing a malicious payload can cause the affected web interface to continuously reload, rendering the service unavailable to legitimate users. An attacker can exploit this issue remotely without authentication, resulting in a persistent availability impact on the affected Plesk Obsidian instance.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-65518 affects Plesk Obsidian versions 8.0.1 through 18.0.73. The vulnerability is located in the get_password.php endpoint, where a crafted request containing a malicious payload causes the web interface to continuously reload. This leads to a Denial of Service condition, rendering the service unavailable. The attack can be performed remotely without requiring authentication. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability. No patch or official fix information is provided in the vendor advisory, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory from Red Hat is referenced but does not specify remediation details.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability results in a Denial of Service condition causing persistent unavailability of the Plesk Obsidian web interface. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity reported. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without authentication, increasing the risk of service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-65518 for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the get_password.php endpoint or implementing network-level protections to limit exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or workarounds.
CVE-2025-65518: n/a
Description
Plesk Obsidian versions 8.0.1 through 18.0.73 are vulnerable to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability exists in the get_password.php endpoint, where a crafted request containing a malicious payload can cause the affected web interface to continuously reload, rendering the service unavailable to legitimate users. An attacker can exploit this issue remotely without authentication, resulting in a persistent availability impact on the affected Plesk Obsidian instance.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-65518 affects Plesk Obsidian versions 8.0.1 through 18.0.73. The vulnerability is located in the get_password.php endpoint, where a crafted request containing a malicious payload causes the web interface to continuously reload. This leads to a Denial of Service condition, rendering the service unavailable. The attack can be performed remotely without requiring authentication. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability. No patch or official fix information is provided in the vendor advisory, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor advisory from Red Hat is referenced but does not specify remediation details.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability results in a Denial of Service condition causing persistent unavailability of the Plesk Obsidian web interface. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity reported. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without authentication, increasing the risk of service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-65518 for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting access to the get_password.php endpoint or implementing network-level protections to limit exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or workarounds.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-65518","vendor":"Red Hat"}]
Threat ID: 695ffd5601d35e5d0c85d72a
Added to database: 01/08/2026, 18:54:14 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 13:39:09 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC
Views: 255
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