CVE-2025-40730

CVE-2025-40730 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.8. 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

HTML injection in Vox Media's Chorus CMS. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser by sending them a malicious URL using the 'q' parameter in '/search'. This vulnerability can be exploited to steal sensitive user data, such as session cookies, or to perform actions on behalf of the user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40730?
HTML injection in Vox Media's Chorus CMS. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser by sending them a malicious URL using the 'q' parameter in '/search'. This vulnerability can be exploited to steal sensitive user data, such as session cookies, or to perform actions on behalf of the user.
How severe is CVE-2025-40730?
CVE-2025-40730 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-40730 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-40730?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-40730 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-40730 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-22897.
When was CVE-2025-40730 published?
CVE-2025-40730 was published on 2025-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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