CVE-2025-65956
Formwork CMS Has a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Blog Tags
Description
Formwork is a flat file-based Content Management System (CMS). Prior to version 2.2.0, inserting unsanitized data into the blog tag field results in stored cross‑site scripting (XSS). Any user with credentials to the Formwork CMS who accesses or edits an affected blog post will have attacker‑controlled script executed in their browser. The issue is persistent and impacts privileged administrative workflows. This issue has been patched in version 2.2.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 26, 2025, 12:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 26, 2025, 12:15 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] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update Formwork CMS to version 2.2.0 or later.
- Ensure all blog tag fields are sanitized.
- Review user access controls for CMS.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Formwork is a flat file-based Content Management System (CMS). Prior to version 2.2.0, inserting unsanitized data into the blog tag field results in stored cross‑site scripting (XSS). Any user with credentials to the Formwork CMS who accesses or edits an affected blog post will have attacker‑controlled script executed in their browser. The issue is persistent and impacts privileged administrative workflows. This issue has been patched in version 2.2.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://github.com/getformwork/formwork/commit/4abcd60ae7692b46d316f956b0b20fb85336f3b2 Added Reference https://github.com/getformwork/formwork/pull/791 Added Reference https://github.com/getformwork/formwork/security/advisories/GHSA-7j46-f57w-76pj