CVE-2025-7885 Huashengdun WebSSH Login Page cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the login page hostname/port fields in Huashengdun WebSSH, 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
- Available
What is CVE-2025-7885?
CVE-2025-7885 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Huashengdun WebSSH, published on 20 Jul 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 vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Huashengdun WebSSH up to 1.6.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Login Page. The manipulation of the argument hostname/port leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-7885?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including webssh. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
webssh PyPI | All versions | 1.6.3 |
webssh PyPI | All versions | 1.6.3 |
webssh PyPI | All versions | 1.6.3 |
Products include Huashengdun Webssh.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7885?
Upgrade webssh to 1.6.3 or later.
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-2025-7885 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-7885 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9cg4-9hv5-3376, PYSEC-2025-234.