CVE-2025-1087

CVE-2025-1087 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

Kong Insomnia Desktop Application before 11.0.2 contains a template injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing template strings, which can lead to arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-1087?
Kong Insomnia Desktop Application before 11.0.2 contains a template injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing template strings, which can lead to arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the application.
How severe is CVE-2025-1087?
CVE-2025-1087 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2025-1087 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1087?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-1087 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-1087 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14165.
When was CVE-2025-1087 published?
CVE-2025-1087 was published on 2025-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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