CVE-2025-53925 Emlog has Stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in file upload functionality
Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary scripts via SVG file uploads in Emlog, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.
- 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-2025-53925?
CVE-2025-53925 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Emlog Emlog, published on 16 Jul 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
Emlog is an open source website building system. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in emlog up to and including pro-2.5.17 allows authenticated remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file upload functionality. As an authenticated user it is possible to upload an .svg file that contains JavaScript code that is later executed. As of time of publication, no known patched versions exist.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-53925?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Emlog Emlog.
How do I fix CVE-2025-53925?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-53925 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-2025-53925 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-53925 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Emlog Emlog
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x4wj-rhvg-hqr9.