How severe is CVE-2025-40642?

CVE-2025-40642 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-40642 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-40642?

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

Does CVE-2025-40642 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-40642 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27136.

When was CVE-2025-40642 published?

CVE-2025-40642 was published on 2025-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-40642

CVE-2025-40642 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1. 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: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-27136
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2025-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebWork, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the 'q' and 'engine' request parameters in /search.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40642?: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebWork, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the 'q' and 'engine' request parameters in /search.
How severe is CVE-2025-40642?: CVE-2025-40642 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-40642 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-40642?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-40642 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-40642 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27136.
When was CVE-2025-40642 published?: CVE-2025-40642 was published on 2025-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-webwork

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