CVE-2025-40649

CVE-2025-40649 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

Description

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources Negotiator v3.15.2 - European Research Infrastructure (BBMRI-ERIC), consisting of a stored XSS due to a lack of proper validation of user input by sending a POST request using parameter text in '/api/v3/negotiations/<postUID>/posts'. This vulnerability could allow a remote user to send a specially crafted query to an authenticated user and steal their cookie session details.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40649?
Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources Negotiator v3.15.2 - European Research Infrastructure (BBMRI-ERIC), consisting of a stored XSS due to a lack of proper validation of user input by sending a POST request using parameter text in '/api/v3/negotiations/<postUID>/posts'. This vulnerability could allow a remote user to send a specially crafted query to an authenticated user and steal their cookie session details.
How severe is CVE-2025-40649?
CVE-2025-40649 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-40649 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-40649?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-40649 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-40649 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-32083.
When was CVE-2025-40649 published?
CVE-2025-40649 was published on 2025-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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