CVE-2018-25157

CVE-2018-25157 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

Phraseanet 4.0.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts through crafted file names during document uploads. Attackers can upload files with embedded SVG scripts that execute in the browser, potentially stealing cookies or redirecting users when the file is viewed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-25157?
Phraseanet 4.0.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts through crafted file names during document uploads. Attackers can upload files with embedded SVG scripts that execute in the browser, potentially stealing cookies or redirecting users when the file is viewed.
How severe is CVE-2018-25157?
CVE-2018-25157 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-25157 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-25157?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2018-25157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2018-25157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-21613.
When was CVE-2018-25157 published?
CVE-2018-25157 was published on 2026-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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