CVE-2025-14701 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Crafty Controller

High 7.1 Published 17 Dec 2025 Updated 17 Dec 2025

Remote unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Server MOTD, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution in Crafty Controller.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-14701?

CVE-2025-14701 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Arcadia Technology, LLC Crafty Controller, published on 17 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An input neutralization vulnerability in the Server MOTD component of Crafty Controller allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to perform stored XSS via server MOTD modification.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-14701?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Craftycontrol Crafty Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14701?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-14701 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2025-14701 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-14701 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8376-84xq-6jjp.