CVE-2025-71248
Stored XSS in SPIP Syndicated Sites Allows Persistent Admin Attack
Publication date: 2026-02-19
Last updated on: 2026-02-19
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| spip | spip | to 4.4.9 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in SPIP versions before 4.4.9 and is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue. It occurs in the private area where syndicated sites are managed. The problem is that the #URL_SYNDIC output is not properly sanitized on the private syndicated site page. This allows an attacker who can set a malicious syndication URL to inject persistent scripts. These scripts then execute when other administrators view the syndicated site details.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker can inject persistent malicious scripts into the private syndicated site page. When other administrators view these syndicated site details, the scripts execute in their browsers. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed with the privileges of the administrator, potential theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or further compromise of the administrative environment.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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