CVE-2025-56313 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in admin browsers via the code parameter, leading to account compromise and 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-2025-56313?
CVE-2025-56313 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 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 discovered in the /publix/run endpoint of JATOS 3.7.1 through 3.9.6 (inclusive). This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a user's web browser by including a malicious payload in the "code" URL parameter. When an authenticated admin user accesses the study's URL, the malicious script gets interpreted and executes within their browser, which can lead to unauthorized actions, account compromise, and privilege escalation.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-56313?
How do I fix CVE-2025-56313?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-56313 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-2025-56313 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-56313 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h9f5-hrp4-5xx4.