Vulnerability Description
SPIP before 4.3.6, 4.2.17, and 4.1.20 allows unauthorized content disclosure in the private area. The application does not properly check authorization when displaying content of articles and sections (rubriques) in AJAX-loaded fragments, allowing an authenticated attacker to access restricted content. This vulnerability is not mitigated by the SPIP security screen.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spip | Spip | >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.spip.net/Mise-a-jour-de-securite-sortie-de-SPIP-4-3-6.htmlBroken Link
- https://git.spip.net/spip/spipProduct
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/spip-authorization-bypass-leading-to-contenThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-71242?
CVE-2025-71242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). SPIP before 4.3.6, 4.2.17, and 4.1.20 allows unauthorized content disclosure in the private area. The application does not properly check authorization when displaying content of articles and sections...
How severe is CVE-2025-71242?
CVE-2025-71242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-71242?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Spip Spip.