CVE-2025-9103 ZenCart CKEditor cross site scripting
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via CKEditor in ZenCart, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover, though the vendor claims this is intended for admins.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-9103?
CVE-2025-9103 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in ZenCart, published on 18 Aug 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability was detected in ZenCart 2.1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component CKEditor. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor declares this as "intended behavior, allowed for authorized administrators".
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9103?
How do I fix CVE-2025-9103?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-9103 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-2025-9103 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-9103 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-38w8-6prh-xmp5.