CVE-2025-70128
PluXml Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
Description
A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PluXml article comments feature for PluXml versions 5.8.22 and earlier. The application fails to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied input in the "link" field of a comment. An attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript code using a <script> element. The injected payload is stored in the database and subsequently rendered in the Administration panel's "Comments" section when administrators review submitted comments. Importantly, the malicious script is not reflected in the public-facing comments interface, but only within the backend administration view. Alternatively, users of Administrator, Moderator, Manager roles can also directly input crafted payloads into existing comments. This makes the vulnerability a persistent XSS issue targeting administrative users. This affects /core/admin/comments.php, while CVE-2022-24585 affects /core/admin/comment.php, a uniquely distinct vulnerability.
INFO
Published Date :
March 10, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 10, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-70128
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update PluXml to version 5.8.23 or later.
- Validate and sanitize all user input.
- Avoid rendering user input directly in admin panels.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
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CVE-2025-70128.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/forest4x/vuln-research-public/blob/main/CVE-2025-70128.pdf | |
| https://youtu.be/iOXWpiljV0w |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-70128 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-2025-70128
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PluXml article comments feature for PluXml versions 5.8.22 and earlier. The application fails to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied input in the "link" field of a comment. An attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript code using a <script> element. The injected payload is stored in the database and subsequently rendered in the Administration panel's "Comments" section when administrators review submitted comments. Importantly, the malicious script is not reflected in the public-facing comments interface, but only within the backend administration view. Alternatively, users of Administrator, Moderator, Manager roles can also directly input crafted payloads into existing comments. This makes the vulnerability a persistent XSS issue targeting administrative users. This affects /core/admin/comments.php, while CVE-2022-24585 affects /core/admin/comment.php, a uniquely distinct vulnerability. Added Reference https://github.com/forest4x/vuln-research-public/blob/main/CVE-2025-70128.pdf Added Reference https://youtu.be/iOXWpiljV0w