CVE-2025-53903

CVE-2025-53903 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 1.3. 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

The Scratch Channel is a news website that is under development as of time of this writing. The file `/api/users.js` doesn't properly sanitize text box inputs, leading to a potential vulnerability to cross-site scripting attacks. Commit 90b39eb56b27b2bac29001abb1a3cac0964b8ddb addresses this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-53903?
The Scratch Channel is a news website that is under development as of time of this writing. The file `/api/users.js` doesn't properly sanitize text box inputs, leading to a potential vulnerability to cross-site scripting attacks. Commit 90b39eb56b27b2bac29001abb1a3cac0964b8ddb addresses this issue.
How severe is CVE-2025-53903?
CVE-2025-53903 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 1.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2025-53903 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-53903?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-53903 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-53903 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21541.
When was CVE-2025-53903 published?
CVE-2025-53903 was published on 2025-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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