CVE-2025-57425: XSS

Published Aug 26, 2025
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Updated

A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SourceCodester FAQ Management System 1.0 allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious JavaScript into the 'question' and 'answer' fields via the update-faq.php endpoint.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sourcecodester FAQ Management System
Remyandrade Faq Management System=1.0

Event History

Aug 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-57425?

The severity of CVE-2025-57425 is classified as medium, due to its potential for exploitation in a web application environment.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-57425?

To fix CVE-2025-57425, ensure that user input is sanitized and encoded correctly in the 'question' and 'answer' fields to prevent XSS.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-57425?

CVE-2025-57425 affects users of SourceCodester FAQ Management System version 1.0 that have the update-faq.php endpoint exposed.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-57425?

CVE-2025-57425 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2025-57425?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2025-57425 by injecting malicious JavaScript into the 'question' and 'answer' fields, which may then be executed in the context of other users.

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