How severe is CVE-2025-2979?

CVE-2025-2979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-2979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2979?

CVE-2025-2979 affects Wcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2979?

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

Does CVE-2025-2979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-2979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8714.

When was CVE-2025-2979 published?

CVE-2025-2979 was published on 2025-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-2979

CVE-2025-2979 is a low-severity vulnerability in Wcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. 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

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
CVSS v2: 3.3
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-8714
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wcms
Published: 2025-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WCMS 11. This affects an unknown part of the file /index.php?anonymous/setregister of the component Registration. The manipulation of the argument Username leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2979?: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WCMS 11. This affects an unknown part of the file /index.php?anonymous/setregister of the component Registration. The manipulation of the argument Username leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2025-2979?: CVE-2025-2979 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-2979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-2979?: CVE-2025-2979 affects Wcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-2979 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-2979 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-8714.
When was CVE-2025-2979 published?: CVE-2025-2979 was published on 2025-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wcms:wcms:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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