CVE-2025-67163 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via stored XSS in the Forum Name parameter, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2025-67163?
CVE-2025-67163 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Dec 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 stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Simple Machines Forum v2.1.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via injecting a crafted payload into the Forum Name parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-67163?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplemachines Simple Machines Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2025-67163?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-67163 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-2025-67163 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-67163 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fphf-479j-5c8x, GHSA-p2xm-x9fp-5r7x.