CVE-2025-71240
CVE-2025-71240 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Spip with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v4: 4.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-207910
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Spip
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SPIP before 4.2.15 allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via crafted content in HTML code tags. The application does not properly verify JavaScript within code tags, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-71240?
- SPIP before 4.2.15 allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via crafted content in HTML code tags. The application does not properly verify JavaScript within code tags, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser.
- How severe is CVE-2025-71240?
- CVE-2025-71240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-71240 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-71240?
- CVE-2025-71240 affects Spip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-71240?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-71240 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-71240 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-207910.
- When was CVE-2025-71240 published?
- CVE-2025-71240 was published on 2026-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.spip.net/Mise-a-jour-de-maintenance-et-securite-sortie-de-SPIP-4-2-15.html
- https://git.spip.net/spip/spip
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/spip-cross-site-scripting-via-code-tags
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:spip:spip:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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