How severe is CVE-2025-53501?

CVE-2025-53501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-53501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-53501?

CVE-2025-53501 affects Xtex Scribunto. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53501?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-53501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-53501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-19886.

When was CVE-2025-53501 published?

CVE-2025-53501 was published on 2025-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-53501

CVE-2025-53501 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xtex Scribunto with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-19886
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Xtex Scribunto
Published: 2025-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Access Control vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension allows : Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by Authorization.This issue affects Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension: from 1.39.X before 1.39.12, from 1.42.X before 1.42.7, from 1.43.X before 1.43.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-53501?: Improper Access Control vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension allows : Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by Authorization.This issue affects Mediawiki - Scribunto Extension: from 1.39.X before 1.39.12, from 1.42.X before 1.42.7, from 1.43.X before 1.43.2.
How severe is CVE-2025-53501?: CVE-2025-53501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-53501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-53501?: CVE-2025-53501 affects Xtex Scribunto. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-53501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-53501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-53501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-19886.
When was CVE-2025-53501 published?: CVE-2025-53501 was published on 2025-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xtex:scribunto:-:*:*:*:*:mediawiki:*:*

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