CVE-2025-71240

low-risk
Published 2026-02-19

SPIP before 4.2.15 allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via crafted content in HTML code tags. The application does not properly verify JavaScript within code tags, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser.

Do I need to act?

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0.03% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.4/10 Medium
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Spip

References (3)

Release Notes https://blog.spip.net/Mise-a-jour-de-maintenance-et-securite-sortie-de-SPIP-4-2-...
Product https://git.spip.net/spip/spip
Third Party Advisory https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/spip-cross-site-scripting-via-code-tags
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low-risk
Severity 21/34 · High
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal