CVE-2025-60869

CVE-2025-60869 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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

Publii CMS v0.46.5 (build 17089) allows persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via unsanitized input in configuration fields such as "Site Description" and "Footer Follow Buttons". An attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript, which is stored in the project and executed in the browsers of remote visitors viewing the generated static site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-60869?
Publii CMS v0.46.5 (build 17089) allows persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via unsanitized input in configuration fields such as "Site Description" and "Footer Follow Buttons". An attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript, which is stored in the project and executed in the browsers of remote visitors viewing the generated static site.
How severe is CVE-2025-60869?
CVE-2025-60869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-60869 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-60869?
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-2025-60869 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-60869 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-33728.
When was CVE-2025-60869 published?
CVE-2025-60869 was published on 2025-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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