CVE-2025-40727 Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Phoenix CMS
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the 's' GET parameter in the search functionality of Phoenix CMS.
- 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-2025-40727?
CVE-2025-40727 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phoenix CMS, 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
A Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in '/search' in Phoenix Site CMS from Phoenix, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via 's' GET parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-40727?
How do I fix CVE-2025-40727?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-40727 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-2025-40727 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-40727 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrpw-prpp-vcch.