CVE-2025-65516: XSS

Published Dec 4, 2025
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Updated

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Seafile Community Edition prior to version 13.0.12. When Seafile is configured with the Golang file server, an attacker can upload a crafted SVG file containing malicious JavaScript and share it using a public link. Opening the link triggers script execution in the victim's browser. This issue has been fixed in Seafile Community Edition 13.0.12.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Seafile Community Edition<13.0.12
Seafile Seafile Server<13.0.12

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Seafile Community Edition to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.0.12

Event History

Dec 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-65516?

CVE-2025-65516 is classified as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-65516?

To fix CVE-2025-65516, upgrade Seafile Community Edition to version 13.0.12 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-65516?

CVE-2025-65516 affects Seafile Community Edition versions prior to 13.0.12 when configured with the Golang file server.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2025-65516?

CVE-2025-65516 allows an attacker to perform a stored cross-site scripting attack by uploading a malicious SVG file.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2025-65516?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2025-65516 by uploading a crafted SVG file to Seafile and sharing it via a public link.

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