CVE-2025-55291: Shaarli allows reflected XSS via searchtags parameter

Published Aug 18, 2025
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Updated

Shaarli is a minimalist bookmark manager and link sharing service. Prior to 0.15.0, the input string in the cloud tag page is not properly sanitized. This allows the </title> tag to be prematurely closed, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.15.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Shaarli Shaarli<0.15.0

Event History

Aug 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55291?

CVE-2025-55291 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to facilitate Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-55291?

To fix CVE-2025-55291, update Shaarli to version 0.15.0 or later, which includes the necessary input sanitization.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-55291?

CVE-2025-55291 is classified as a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2025-55291?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-55291 could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2025-55291?

CVE-2025-55291 affects users of Shaarli versions prior to 0.15.0.

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