Vulnerability Description
Mealie 3.0.1 and earlier is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the recipe creation functionality. Unsanitized user input in the "note" and "text" fields of the "/api/recipes/{recipe_name}" endpoint is rendered in the frontend without proper escaping leading to persistent XSS.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mealie | Mealie | <= 3.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/B1tBreaker/CVE-2025-56795Exploit
- https://github.com/mealie-recipes/mealie/issues/5677ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/mealie-recipes/mealie/pull/5754Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-56795?
CVE-2025-56795 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL). Mealie 3.0.1 and earlier is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the recipe creation functionality. Unsanitized user input in the "note" and "text" fields of the "/api/recipes/{recipe_na...
How severe is CVE-2025-56795?
CVE-2025-56795 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-56795?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mealie Mealie.