CVE-2025-63644: Ph7software/ph7builder Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-657c-wxg6-jmqv
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-63644 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Ph7software/ph7builder libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves ph7-social-dating-cms affected by a stored cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-63644 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-63644
GHSA Identifier GHSA-657c-wxg6-jmqv
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Ph7software/ph7builder
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-63644

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Ph7software/ph7builder dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

ph7software/ph7builder fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade ph7software/ph7builder 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 ph7software/ph7builder

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-63644, inspect your project dependencies for Ph7software/ph7builder:

inspect dependencies for ph7software/ph7builder

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Ph7software/ph7builder 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 Ph7software/ph7builder, 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 stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in pH7Software pH7-Social-Dating-CMS 17.9.1 in the user profile Description field.

CVE-2025-63644 Affected Ph7software/ph7builder Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
ph7software/ph7builder
 Packagist
≤ 17.9.1

References

NVD — CVE-2025-63644 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-63644
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mydv... WEB
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mYDvUTnlTPCGTB-7tHD3pmu_wHtlMVRP
Ph7software/ph7builder Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pH7Software/pH7-Social-Dating-CMS
medium.com/@rudranshsinghrajpu... WEB
https://medium.com/@rudranshsinghrajpurohit/cve-2025-63644-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability-in-ph7-social-dating-cms-23ed0e7eb853

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-63644?
CVE-2025-63644 is a security vulnerability in Ph7software/ph7builder involving pH7-Social-Dating-CMS affected by a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Ph7software/ph7builder versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: ph7software/ph7builder.
What version fixes CVE-2025-63644?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is ph7software/ph7builder affected?
Yes, ph7software/ph7builder 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-2025-63644?
CVE-2025-63644 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-63644?
CVE-2025-63644 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-2025-63644?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for ph7software/ph7builder'. 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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