CVE-2025-25197: Silverstripe Elemental enables XSS attacks in elemental "Content blocks in use" reports
First published: Thu Apr 10 2025(Updated: )
An elemental block can include an XSS payload, which can be executed when viewing the "Content blocks in use" report. The vulnerability is specific to that report and is a result of failure to cast input prior to including it in the grid field. ### References - https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/CVE-2025-25197
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Silverstripe Elemental | <5.3.12 | |
| composer/dnadesign/silverstripe-elemental | >=2.1.2<5.3.12 | 5.3.12 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-elemental/security/advisories/GHSA-x8xm-c7p8-2pj2
- https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-elemental/commit/34ff4ed498ccab94cc5f55ef9a56c37f491eda1d
- https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/CVE-2025-25197
- https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-elemental/pull/1345
- https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/dnadesign/silverstripe-elemental/CVE-2025-25197.yaml
- https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/cve-2025-25197
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-25197
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x8xm-c7p8-2pj2 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-25197?
The severity of CVE-2025-25197 is classified as high due to the potential for XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2025-25197?
To fix CVE-2025-25197, upgrade to Silverstripe Elemental version 5.3.13 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-25197?
CVE-2025-25197 affects Silverstripe Elemental versions up to 5.3.12.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-25197?
CVE-2025-25197 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2025-25197 impact data security?
Yes, CVE-2025-25197 can impact data security as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's session.
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