How severe is CVE-2025-29513?

CVE-2025-29513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-29513 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-29513?

CVE-2025-29513 affects Nodebb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29513?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-29513 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-29513 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-11882.

When was CVE-2025-29513 published?

CVE-2025-29513 was published on 2025-04-18 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2025-29513

CVE-2025-29513 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nodebb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-11882
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Nodebb
Published: 2025-04-18
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NodeBB v4.0.4 and before allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code in the admin API Access token generator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-29513?: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NodeBB v4.0.4 and before allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code in the admin API Access token generator.
How severe is CVE-2025-29513?: CVE-2025-29513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-29513 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-29513?: CVE-2025-29513 affects Nodebb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-29513?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-29513 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-29513 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-11882.
When was CVE-2025-29513 published?: CVE-2025-29513 was published on 2025-04-18 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

https://www.tonysec.com/posts/cve-2025-29513/

EU advisories (EUVD)

http://nodebb.com

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nodebb:nodebb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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