CVE-2025-8517: givanz Vvveb · Session Fixiation
Affects givanz VvvebSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium · fixed in 1.0.7 : patch givanz Vvveb as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 83% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.0.7
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| givanz Vvveb | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
European organizations should prioritize upgrading affected instances of givanz Vvveb from version 1.0.6.1 to version 1.0.7, which contains the official patch for CVE-2025-8517. Beyond patching, organizations should implement strict session management best practices, including regenerating session IDs upon authentication, setting secure and HttpOnly flags on cookies, and enforcing short session timeouts. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block suspicious session fixation attempts by monitoring for anomalous session ID patterns or repeated session ID reuse. Additionally, organizations should audit their web applications for any custom session handling code that might be vulnerable to fixation and ensure adherence to secure coding standards. Monitoring and logging session-related activities can help detect exploitation attempts early. Finally, restricting access to Vvveb administrative interfaces to trusted networks or VPNs can reduce exposure to remote attacks.
Description
A vulnerability was detected in givanz Vvveb 1.0.6.1. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation results in session fixiation. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.0.7 is recommended to address this issue. The patch is identified as d4b1e030066417b77d15b4ac505eed5ae7bf2c5e. You should upgrade the affected component.
References
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/givanz/Vvveb/issues/312 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/givanz/Vvveb/issues/312 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/kwerty138/Session-Fixation-in-Vvveb-CMS-v1.0.6.1 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/givanz/Vvveb/commit/d4b1e030066417b77d15b4ac505eed5ae7bf2c5e (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/givanz/Vvveb/releases/tag/1.0.7 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/helloandrewpaul/Session-Fixation-in-Vvveb-CMS-v1.0.6.1 (opens in a new tab)