CVE-2025-27208: XSS

Published Oct 30, 2025
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Updated

A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Revive Adserver version 5.5.2. An attacker could trick a user with access to the user interface of a Revive Adserver instance into clicking on a specifically crafted URL and execute injected JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser. The session cookie cannot be accessed, but a number of other operations could be performed. The vulnerability is present in the admin-search.php file and can be exploited via the compact parameter.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Revive Adserver
revive-adserver Revive Adserver<6.0.0
revive-adserver Revive Adserver=6.0.0-rc1

Event History

Oct 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:32 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Oct 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27208?

The severity of CVE-2025-27208 is considered high due to its potential impact on user session integrity and security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27208?

To fix CVE-2025-27208, upgrade to Revive Adserver version 5.5.3 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-27208?

CVE-2025-27208 affects users of Revive Adserver version 5.5.2 who have access to the user interface.

4

What kind of attacks can be performed through CVE-2025-27208?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2025-27208 to perform reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing them to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser.

5

How can I identify CVE-2025-27208 exploitation attempts?

You can identify exploitation attempts of CVE-2025-27208 by monitoring logs for unusual URL parameters or script injections targeting the Revive Adserver user interface.

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