CVE-2025-5138
CVE-2025-5138 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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 3.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- CVSS v4: 2.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16233
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was found in Bitwarden up to 2.25.1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-5138?
- A vulnerability was found in Bitwarden up to 2.25.1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
- How severe is CVE-2025-5138?
- CVE-2025-5138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-5138 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-5138?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-5138 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-5138 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16233.
- When was CVE-2025-5138 published?
- CVE-2025-5138 was published on 2025-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/YZS17/CVE/blob/main/PDF%20XSS%20vulnerability%20in%20file%20upload%20function%20of%20%20Bitwarden.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310219
- https://vuldb.com/?id.310219
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.572263
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