How severe is CVE-2025-5198?

CVE-2025-5198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-5198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5198?

CVE-2025-5198 primarily affects Redhat Advanced Cluster Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5198?

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

Does CVE-2025-5198 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5198 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16305.

When was CVE-2025-5198 published?

CVE-2025-5198 was published on 2025-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5198

CVE-2025-5198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Advanced Cluster Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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 3.x base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-16305
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Redhat Advanced Cluster Security
Published: 2025-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in Stackrox, where it is vulnerable to Cross-site scripting (XSS) if the script code is included in a small subset of table cells. The only known potential exploit is if the script is included in the name of a Kubernetes “Role” object* that is applied to a secured cluster. This object can be used by a user with access to the cluster or through a compromised third-party product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5198?: A flaw was found in Stackrox, where it is vulnerable to Cross-site scripting (XSS) if the script code is included in a small subset of table cells. The only known potential exploit is if the script is included in the name of a Kubernetes “Role” object* that is applied to a secured cluster. This object can be used by a user with access to the cluster or through a compromised third-party product.
How severe is CVE-2025-5198?: CVE-2025-5198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-5198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5198?: CVE-2025-5198 primarily affects Redhat Advanced Cluster Security. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-5198 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5198 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-16305.
When was CVE-2025-5198 published?: CVE-2025-5198 was published on 2025-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:advanced_cluster_security:4.0:*:*:*:*:kubernates:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:stackrox:stackrox:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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