CVE-2025-54343
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedAn Incorrect Access Control vulnerability was found in the Application Server of Desktop Alert PingAlert version 6.1.0.11 to 6.1.1.2 exploitable remotely for Escalation of Privileges.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceAn Incorrect Access Control vulnerability exists in the Application Server component of Desktop Alert PingAlert versions 6.1.0.11 through 6.1.1.2. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass proper authorization mechanisms and escalate privileges to gain administrative or elevated access to the system.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data>= 6.1.0.11, < 6.1.1.4CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify if PingAlert Application Server is installedLocate the Desktop Alert PingAlert application on the system. Check for installation directories, services, or processes related to PingAlert Application Server.Affected if The software is present on the system
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Determine the installed version of PingAlertUse the application's built-in version information feature, check the software's about dialog, or inspect version metadata in the installation directory.Affected if The exact version cannot be determined or the version falls within the affected range
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Compare installed version to affected rangeVerify if the installed version is >= 6.1.0.11 and < 6.1.1.4. Any version in this range (6.1.0.11, 6.1.0.12, 6.1.1.0, 6.1.1.1, 6.1.1.2) is vulnerable.Affected if The installed version is 6.1.0.11, 6.1.0.12, 6.1.1.0, 6.1.1.1, or 6.1.1.2
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Assess network exposure of the Application ServerDetermine if the PingAlert Application Server is accessible over the network. Check firewall rules, network configurations, and listening ports to see if the server is exposed to untrusted networks.Affected if The Application Server is reachable from untrusted network segments
If the installed PingAlert Application Server version is between 6.1.0.11 and 6.1.1.2 inclusive, and the server is network-accessible, the environment is affected by this privilege escalation vulnerability.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped6.1.1.4
Update PingAlert to a version beyond 6.1.1.2 as soon as a patch is released. Until then, restrict network access to the Application Server to trusted IPs only and implement additional authentication layers.
6.1.1.4 or later
- Backup the current Pingalert Application Server configuration and data
- Download Pingalert Application Server version 6.1.1.4 or later from the official vendor source (desktopalert.net)
- Stop the Pingalert Application Server service
- Install the upgraded version (6.1.1.4 or later) following vendor installation documentation
- Verify the installation was successful and the service starts without errors
- Confirm the version number is now 6.1.1.4 or higher
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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