Is CVE-2026-25809 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-25809 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-25809 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-25809 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-25809?

CVE-2026-25809 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-25809

CWE-285Published: February 9, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PlaciPy is a placement management system designed for educational institutions. In version 1.0.0, the code evaluation endpoint does not validate the assessment lifecycle state before allowing execution. There is no check to ensure that the assessment has started, is not expired, or the submission window is currently open.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

PlaciPy version 1.0.0 fails to validate the assessment lifecycle state, allowing code execution outside of authorized windows. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to bypass intended assessment controls.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Add server-side logic to validate the assessment state and submission window before processing requests.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-25809 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.