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Publication date: 2025-12-04

Last updated on: 2025-12-11

Assigner: MITRE

Description

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.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-12-04

Last Modified

2025-12-11

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-12-04

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-65516

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
seafile	seafile_server	to 13.0.12 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-79	The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in Seafile Community Edition versions prior to 13.0.12. It occurs when Seafile is configured with the Golang file server, allowing an attacker to upload a specially crafted SVG file containing malicious JavaScript. When a victim opens the public link to this file, the malicious script executes in their browser.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to malicious JavaScript execution in the browsers of users who open the crafted SVG file via a public link. This can result in unauthorized actions, data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious activities performed in the context of the victim's browser session.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Seafile Community Edition to version 13.0.12 or later, as this version contains the fix for the stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Additionally, avoid sharing public links to SVG files until the upgrade is applied.

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