CVE-2025-25063
"Backdrop CMS SVG Image XSS"
Description
An XSS issue was discovered in Backdrop CMS 1.28.x before 1.28.5 and 1.29.x before 1.29.3. It does not sufficiently validate uploaded SVG images to ensure they do not contain potentially dangerous SVG tags. SVG images can contain clickable links and executable scripting, and using a crafted SVG, it is possible to execute scripting in the browser when an SVG image is viewed. This issue is mitigated by the attacker needing to be able to upload SVG images, and that Backdrop embeds all uploaded SVG images within <img> tags, which prevents scripting from executing. The SVG must be viewed directly by its URL in order to run any embedded scripting.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 3, 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 3, 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Backdrop CMS to 1.28.5 or later.
- Update Backdrop CMS to 1.29.3 or later.
- Avoid uploading SVG files if possible.
- Review SVG upload validation rules.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-25063 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-25063.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://backdropcms.org/security/backdrop-sa-core-2025-002 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-25063 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-25063
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
CVE-2025-25063 MadeYouReset HTTP/2 DDoS
ddos exploit madeyoureset
Python
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An XSS issue was discovered in Backdrop CMS 1.28.x before 1.28.5 and 1.29.x before 1.29.3. It does not sufficiently validate uploaded SVG images to ensure they do not contain potentially dangerous SVG tags. SVG images can contain clickable links and executable scripting, and using a crafted SVG, it is possible to execute scripting in the browser when an SVG image is viewed. This issue is mitigated by the attacker needing to be able to upload SVG images, and that Backdrop embeds all uploaded SVG images within <img> tags, which prevents scripting from executing. The SVG must be viewed directly by its URL in order to run any embedded scripting. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://backdropcms.org/security/backdrop-sa-core-2025-002