CVE-2025-71249
Cross-Site Scripting in SPIP Private Area Before
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 affects SPIP versions before 4.4.9 and involves Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the private area of the application. It is due to the echappe_anti_xss() function not being systematically applied to certain HTML tags such as input, form, button, and anchor (a) tags. This incomplete application allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts through these elements, bypassing the intended security measures.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the private area of SPIP, which can lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of legitimate users. This can result in data theft, session hijacking, or manipulation of the application’s behavior, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the affected system.
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