CVE-2025-52184 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 26 Aug 2025 Updated 27 Aug 2025

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary scripts via the New Topic Ticket function in Helpy.io, leading to privilege escalation.

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-2025-52184?

CVE-2025-52184 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 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 Helpy.io v.2.8.0 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the New Topic Ticket funtion.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-52184?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Helpy.io Helpy.

How do I fix CVE-2025-52184?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-52184 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-2025-52184 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-52184 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5j55-9rxj-8v8x.