CVE-2025-40726 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) reflected in Nosto
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via reflected XSS in the search results page using the q parameter.
- 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-2025-40726?
CVE-2025-40726 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Nosto, published on 16 Jun 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
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in /pages/search-results-page in Nosto, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the q GET request parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-40726?
How do I fix CVE-2025-40726?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-40726 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-2025-40726 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-40726 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-42hj-3h64-h789.