CVE-2025-69437
8.7 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2025-69437 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting publiccms publiccms. It was published on February 27, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
PublicCMS v5.202506.d and earlier is vulnerable to stored XSS. Uploaded PDFs can contain JavaScript payloads and bypass PDF security checks in the backend CmsFileUtils.java. If a user uploads a PDF file containing a malicious payload to the system and views it, the embedded JavaScript payload can be triggered, resulting in issues such as credential theft, arbitrary API execution, and other security concerns. This vulnerability affects all file upload endpoint, including /cmsTemplate/save, /file/doUpload, /cmsTemplate/doUpload, /file/doBatchUpload, /cmsWebFile/doUpload, etc.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from publiccms. Update publiccms to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| publiccms | publiccms | 0 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-69437?
CVE-2025-69437 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting publiccms publiccms. It was published on February 27, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-69437?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-69437?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from publiccms. Update publiccms to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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