CVE-2025-61018 openlink CVE debrief

Who should care

Security teams and administrators responsible for openlink virtuoso-opensource v7.2.11 installations should be aware of this vulnerability. The HIGH severity score indicates a significant risk of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Affected systems may be exploited via crafted SQL statements.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is located in the sqlo_place_dt_set component of openlink virtuoso-opensource v7.2.11. Attackers can exploit this issue by sending crafted SQL statements, potentially leading to a Denial of Service (DoS). The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, indicating a Network attack vector with Low attack complexity and High impact on Availability.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching or mitigating this vulnerability due to its HIGH severity score and potential for Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Administrators should review and apply patches or workarounds as recommended by the vendor.

Recommended defensive actions

• Review and apply patches or workarounds recommended by the vendor for openlink virtuoso-opensource v7.2.11.
• Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure to potential attacks.
• Monitor SQL traffic and system logs for suspicious activity.
• Consider compensating controls such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to detect and prevent malicious SQL statements.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail provide official information on this vulnerability. The source item URL provides additional context from the NVD database. A reference to the GitHub issue related to this vulnerability is also available.

Official resources