CVE-2025-29156 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via a crafted script in the petstore application's pet API endpoint.

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-2025-29156?

CVE-2025-29156 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Sep 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

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in petstore v.1.0.7 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the /api/v3/pet

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-29156?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smartbear Swagger Petstore.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29156?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-29156 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-2025-29156 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-29156 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x4fm-c6x2-jhwc.

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