CVE-2025-41089 Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in CMS
Reflected XSS in Xibo CMS allows attackers to execute scripts via crafted template configuration names, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2025-41089?
CVE-2025-41089 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Xibo CMS, published on 10 Oct 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
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Xibo CMS v4.1.2 from Xibo Signage, due to a lack of proper validation of user input. To exploit the vulnerability, the attacker must create a template in the 'Templates' section, then add an element that has the 'Configuration Name' field, such as the 'Clock' widget. Next, modify the 'Configuration Name' field in the left-hand section.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-41089?
How do I fix CVE-2025-41089?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-41089 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-2025-41089 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-41089 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p5m2-r7pq-fxr5.