CVE-2025-59416

CVE-2025-59416 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.2. 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-862.

Key facts

Description

The Scratch Channel is a news website. If the user makes a fork, they can change the admins and make an article. Since the API uses a POST request, it will make an article. This issue is fixed in v1.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-59416?
The Scratch Channel is a news website. If the user makes a fork, they can change the admins and make an article. Since the API uses a POST request, it will make an article. This issue is fixed in v1.2.
How severe is CVE-2025-59416?
CVE-2025-59416 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2025-59416 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59416?
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-2025-59416 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-59416 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29761.
When was CVE-2025-59416 published?
CVE-2025-59416 was published on 2025-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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