CVE-2025-2653 FoxCMS improper authorization

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authorization controls in FoxCMS to access restricted functionality without proper permissions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-2653?

CVE-2025-2653 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in FoxCMS, published on 23 Mar 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in FoxCMS 1.25 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-285, CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2653?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qianfox Foxcms.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2653?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-2653 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-2653 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-2653 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hj88-g9rf-7f79.

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