CVE-2026-25753
Prasklatechnology Placipy hard-coded credentials
- Published6 Feb 2026
Description
PlaciPy is a placement management system designed for educational institutions. In version 1.0.0, the application uses a hard-coded, static default password for all newly created student accounts. This results in mass account takeover, allowing any attacker to log in as any student once the password is known.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-25753 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-25753 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.56%.
How severe is CVE-2026-25753?
CVE-2026-25753 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-25753?
Affected products include Prasklatechnology Placipy.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25753?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.