CVE-2025-5420: Juzaweb/cms Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-49rr-34j5-r8mw
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CVSS 3.5
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-5420 is a MODERATE (CVSS 3.5) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Juzaweb/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves juzaweb cms allows cross-site scripting by uploading an svg file. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-5420 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-5420
GHSA Identifier GHSA-49rr-34j5-r8mw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.5
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Juzaweb/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-5420

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Juzaweb/cms dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

juzaweb/cms fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade juzaweb/cms to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for juzaweb/cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-5420, inspect your project dependencies for Juzaweb/cms:

inspect dependencies for juzaweb/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Juzaweb/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Juzaweb/cms, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in juzaweb CMS up to 3.4.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin-cp/file-manager/upload of the component Profile Page. The manipulation of the argument Upload leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

CVE-2025-5420 Affected Juzaweb/cms Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
juzaweb/cms
 Packagist
≤ 3.4.2

References

NVD — CVE-2025-5420 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-5420
Juzaweb/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Cyber-Wo0dy/report/blob/main/juzawebcms/3.4.2/juzawebcms_avatar_xss.md
Juzaweb/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/juzaweb/cms
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310753
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.310753
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?submit.584048

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5420?
CVE-2025-5420 is a security vulnerability in Juzaweb/cms involving juzaweb CMS allows cross-site scripting by uploading an SVG file under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Juzaweb/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: juzaweb/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2025-5420?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is juzaweb/cms affected?
Yes, juzaweb/cms is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-5420?
CVE-2025-5420 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-5420?
CVE-2025-5420 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2025-5420?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for juzaweb/cms'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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