CVE-2025-56236
FormCms Stored XSS Vulnerability
Description
FormCms v0.5.5 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the avatar upload feature. Authenticated users can upload .html files containing malicious JavaScript, which are accessible via a public URL. When a privileged user accesses the file, the script executes in their browser context.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 28, 2025, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Disallow the upload of executable file types.
- Sanitize uploaded file content.
- Implement Content Security Policy.
- Update FormCms to the latest version.
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-2025-56236.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/FormCms/FormCms/issues/27 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/KKC73/me/blob/main/CVE-2025-56236/README.md | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-56236 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-56236
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:formcms:formcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 0.5.5 up to (excluding) 0.5.7 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/FormCms/FormCms/issues/27 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/KKC73/me/blob/main/CVE-2025-56236/README.md Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description FormCms v0.5.5 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the avatar upload feature. Authenticated users can upload .html files containing malicious JavaScript, which are accessible via a public URL. When a privileged user accesses the file, the script executes in their browser context. Added Reference https://github.com/FormCms/FormCms/issues/27 Added Reference https://github.com/KKC73/me/blob/main/CVE-2025-56236/README.md