CVE-2025-8553

low-risk
Published 2025-08-05

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in atjiu pybbs up to 6.0.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/sensitive_word/list. The manipulation of the argument word leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is identified as 2fe4a51afbce0068c291bc1818bbc8f7f3b01a22. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Do I need to act?

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0.04% 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
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CVSS 2.4/10 Low
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Pybbs

Affected Vendors

Pybbs Project

References (7)

Patch https://github.com/atjiu/pybbs/commit/2fe4a51afbce0068c291bc1818bbc8f7f3b01a22
Exploit https://github.com/atjiu/pybbs/issues/206
Exploit https://github.com/atjiu/pybbs/issues/206#issue-3256420783
Issue Tracking https://github.com/atjiu/pybbs/issues/206#issuecomment-3134773560
Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.318682
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?id.318682
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?submit.622197
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low-risk
Severity 13/34 · Low
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal