What is CVE-2026-25753?

CVE-2026-25753 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Praskla-technology Assessment-placipy, classified under Use of Hard-coded Password. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2026-02-06.

How severe is CVE-2026-25753?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Praskla-technology Assessment-placipy

CVE-2026-25753

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, all…

EPSS: 0.004 (27.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Praskla-technology Assessment-placipy — versions <= 1.0.0
Prasklatechnology Placipy — versions 1.0.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-259 — Use of Hard-coded Password

References

security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-25753?: CVE-2026-25753 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Praskla-technology Assessment-placipy, classified under Use of Hard-coded Password. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2026-02-06.
How severe is CVE-2026-25753?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.