Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in CicadasCMS by westboy
CVE-2025-2623

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Westboy

Status
Cicadascms
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-2623?

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in westboy's CicadasCMS version 1.0, particularly affecting the save functionality of the /system/cms/content/save file. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation on the parameters title, content, and laiyuan, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of another user’s session. Since the exploit can be executed remotely, it poses a significant risk to users of this web application. Public disclosure of this vulnerability has occurred, making it imperative for the affected users to address this issue promptly.

Affected Version(s)

CicadasCMS 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-2623 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.300625
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.300625
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.519294
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

icefoxh (VulDB User)
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