Vulnerability Description
Indico is an event management system that uses Flask-Multipass, a multi-backend authentication system for Flask. Prior to version 3.3.8, there is a Cross-Site-Scripting vulnerability when rendering LaTeX math code in contribution or abstract descriptions. Users should to update to Indico 3.3.8 as soon as possible. As a workaround, only let trustworthy users create content on Indico. Note that a conference doing a Call for Abstracts actively invites external speakers (who the organizers may not know and thus cannot fully trust) to submit content, hence the need to update to a a fixed version ASAP in particular when using such workflows.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cern | Indico | < 3.3.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/indico/indico/releases/tag/v3.3.8Release Notes
- https://github.com/indico/indico/security/advisories/GHSA-7cf7-9wrr-vrf4PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-59035?
CVE-2025-59035 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Indico is an event management system that uses Flask-Multipass, a multi-backend authentication system for Flask. Prior to version 3.3.8, there is a Cross-Site-Scripting vulnerability when rendering La...
How severe is CVE-2025-59035?
CVE-2025-59035 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-59035?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cern Indico.