CVE-2025-69437
PublicCMS Stored XSS in PDF Upload
Description
PublicCMS v5.202506.d and earlier is vulnerable to stored XSS. Uploaded PDFs can contain JavaScript payloads and bypass PDF security checks in the backend CmsFileUtils.java. If a user uploads a PDF file containing a malicious payload to the system and views it, the embedded JavaScript payload can be triggered, resulting in issues such as credential theft, arbitrary API execution, and other security concerns. This vulnerability affects all file upload endpoint, including /cmsTemplate/save, /file/doUpload, /cmsTemplate/doUpload, /file/doBatchUpload, /cmsWebFile/doUpload, etc.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 27, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 27, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-69437
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update PublicCMS to the latest version.
- Implement strict file type validation.
- Scan uploaded files for malicious scripts.
- Disable JavaScript in PDF viewer.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-69437.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/sanluan/PublicCMS/issues/103 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description PublicCMS v5.202506.d and earlier is vulnerable to stored XSS. Uploaded PDFs can contain JavaScript payloads and bypass PDF security checks in the backend CmsFileUtils.java. If a user uploads a PDF file containing a malicious payload to the system and views it, the embedded JavaScript payload can be triggered, resulting in issues such as credential theft, arbitrary API execution, and other security concerns. This vulnerability affects all file upload endpoint, including /cmsTemplate/save, /file/doUpload, /cmsTemplate/doUpload, /file/doBatchUpload, /cmsWebFile/doUpload, etc. Added Reference https://github.com/sanluan/PublicCMS/issues/103