CVE-2025-8573: Concrete CMS 9 through 9.4.2 is vulnerable to Stored XSS from Home Folder on Members Dashboard page

Published Aug 5, 2025
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Updated

Concrete CMS versions 9 through 9.4.2 are vulnerable to Stored XSS from Home Folder on Members Dashboard page.  Version 8 was not affected. A rogue admin could set up a malicious folder containing XSS to which users could be directed upon login.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Concrete CMS>=9<=9.4.2
composer/concrete5/concrete5>=9.0.0RC1<9.4.3
9.4.3
ConcreteCMS Concrete CMS>=9.0<9.4.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/concrete5/concrete5 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.4.3

Event History

Aug 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:36 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
Affected Software
Aug 6, 2025
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:30 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·12:30 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 16, 2025
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Oct 31, 2025
Known Exploited
06:46 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8573?

CVE-2025-8573 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to exploit stored XSS in Concrete CMS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8573?

To fix CVE-2025-8573, upgrade your Concrete CMS to version 9.4.3 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-8573?

CVE-2025-8573 affects all versions of Concrete CMS from 9.0.0 to 9.4.2 but does not impact version 8.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2025-8573?

CVE-2025-8573 allows for stored XSS attacks, where malicious scripts can be stored and executed on the Members Dashboard page.

5

Can administrators exploit CVE-2025-8573?

Yes, a rogue administrator could exploit CVE-2025-8573 by creating a malicious folder that redirects users to an XSS payload.

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