How severe is CVE-2025-40701?

CVE-2025-40701 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-40701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-40701?

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

Does CVE-2025-40701 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-40701 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207657.

When was CVE-2025-40701 published?

CVE-2025-40701 was published on 2026-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-40701

CVE-2025-40701 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% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-207657
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2026-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in SOTESHOP, version 8.3.4. THis vulnerability allows an attacker execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser when a malicious URL with the 'id' parameter in '/adsTracker/checkAds' is sent to the victim. The vulnerability can be exploited to steal sensitive user information such as session cookies, or to perform actions on their behalf.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40701?: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in SOTESHOP, version 8.3.4. THis vulnerability allows an attacker execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser when a malicious URL with the 'id' parameter in '/adsTracker/checkAds' is sent to the victim. The vulnerability can be exploited to steal sensitive user information such as session cookies, or to perform actions on their behalf.
How severe is CVE-2025-40701?: CVE-2025-40701 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-40701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-40701?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-40701 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-40701 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207657.
When was CVE-2025-40701 published?: CVE-2025-40701 was published on 2026-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

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