CVE-2025-4951: XSS

Published May 20, 2025
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Updated

Editions of Rapid7 AppSpider Pro before version 7.5.018 is vulnerable to a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the "ScanName" field. Despite the application preventing the inclusion of special characters within the "ScanName" field, this could be bypassed by modifying the configuration file directly.

This is fixed as of version 7.5.018

Affected Software

2 affected components
Rapid7 AppSpider Pro<7.5.018
Rapid7 AppSpider Pro<7.5.018

Event History

May 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4951?

CVE-2025-4951 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-4951?

To fix CVE-2025-4951, upgrade Rapid7 AppSpider Pro to version 7.5.018 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2025-4951?

The impact of CVE-2025-4951 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim user's session.

4

Is CVE-2025-4951 present in all versions of Rapid7 AppSpider Pro?

CVE-2025-4951 affects all versions of Rapid7 AppSpider Pro prior to 7.5.018.

5

What specific field in Rapid7 AppSpider Pro is vulnerable in CVE-2025-4951?

The vulnerable field in CVE-2025-4951 is the "ScanName" field, which is susceptible to stored cross-site scripting.

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