CVE-2025-57520

CVE-2025-57520 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Techhub.p-m Decap Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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

A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Decap CMS thru 3.8.3. Input fields such as body, tags, title, and description are not properly sanitized before being rendered in the content preview pane. This enables an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript which executes whenever a user views the preview panel. The vulnerability affects multiple input vectors and does not require user interaction beyond viewing the affected content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-57520?
A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Decap CMS thru 3.8.3. Input fields such as body, tags, title, and description are not properly sanitized before being rendered in the content preview pane. This enables an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript which executes whenever a user views the preview panel. The vulnerability affects multiple input vectors and does not require user interaction beyond viewing the affected content.
How severe is CVE-2025-57520?
CVE-2025-57520 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-57520 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-57520?
CVE-2025-57520 affects Techhub.p-m Decap Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-57520?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-57520 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-57520 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27594.
When was CVE-2025-57520 published?
CVE-2025-57520 was published on 2025-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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