Vulnerability Description
Typesetter CMS versions up to and including 5.1 contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrative interface within the Tools Status move message handling. The path parameter is reflected into the HTML output without proper output encoding in include/admin/Tools/Status.php. An authenticated attacker can supply crafted input containing HTML or JavaScript, resulting in arbitrary script execution in the context of an authenticated user's browser session.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Typesettercms | Typesetter | <= 5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Typesetter/TypesetterProduct
- https://github.com/Typesetter/Typesetter/issues/707ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/typesetter-cms-reflected-xss-via-move-messaThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-71166?
CVE-2025-71166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Typesetter CMS versions up to and including 5.1 contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrative interface within the Tools Status move message handling. The path par...
How severe is CVE-2025-71166?
CVE-2025-71166 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-71166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Typesettercms Typesetter.