CVE-2025-28010 MODX allows cross-site scripting (XSS) via an SVG file
Authenticated users can upload malicious SVG files as profile images, leading to cross-site scripting attacks against other users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-28010?
CVE-2025-28010 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Mar 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in MODX prior to 3.1.0. The vulnerability allows authenticated users to upload SVG files containing malicious JavaScript code as profile images, which gets executed in victims' browsers when viewing the profile image.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-28010?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including modx/revolution. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
modx/revolution Packagist | All versions to 3.1.0 | None |
modx/revolution Packagist | All versions to 3.1.0 | None |
Products include Modx Modx.
How do I fix CVE-2025-28010?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-28010 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-2025-28010 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-28010 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hm54-fg2w-2g6j.