CVE-2025-55200
BigBlueButton vulnerable to Stored XSS via name of user at Shared Notes
Description
BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom. In versions prior to 3.0.13, the "Shared Notes" feature contains a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability with the input location being the "Username" field and the output location on the "Shared Notes" page, when a user with a malicious username is editing content. This vulnerability allows a low-privileged user to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of higher-privileged users (e.g., Admins) who open the Shared Notes page. Version 3.0.13 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 9, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 9, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
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CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update BigBlueButton to version 3.0.13 or later.
- Sanitize user input for the Username field.
- Validate and sanitize data displayed on Shared Notes page.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom. In versions prior to 3.0.13, the "Shared Notes" feature contains a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability with the input location being the "Username" field and the output location on the "Shared Notes" page, when a user with a malicious username is editing content. This vulnerability allows a low-privileged user to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of higher-privileged users (e.g., Admins) who open the Shared Notes page. Version 3.0.13 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://github.com/bigbluebutton/bbb-pads/pull/67 Added Reference https://github.com/bigbluebutton/bbb-pads/releases/tag/v1.5.4 Added Reference https://github.com/bigbluebutton/bigbluebutton/pull/23693 Added Reference https://github.com/bigbluebutton/bigbluebutton/security/advisories/GHSA-9jv9-cjrm-grj2