CVE-2025-66309: Getgrav/grav Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-65mj-f7p4-wggq
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-66309 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Getgrav/grav libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves grav is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (xss) reflected endpoint /admin/pages/[page], parameter data[header][content][items], located in the "blog config" tab. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.8.0-beta.27.

CVE-2025-66309 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-66309
GHSA Identifier GHSA-65mj-f7p4-wggq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Getgrav/grav
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-66309

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

getgrav/grav fixed: 1.8.0-beta.27
Upgrade getgrav/grav to 1.8.0-beta.27
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 getgrav/grav

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-66309, inspect your project dependencies for Getgrav/grav:

inspect dependencies for getgrav/grav

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Getgrav/grav in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.8.0-beta.27), 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 Getgrav/grav, 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

## Summary A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in the `/admin/pages/[page]` endpoint of the _Grav_ application. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the `data[header][content][items]` parameter. --- ## Details **Vulnerable Endpoint:** `GET /admin/pages/[page]` **Parameter:** `data[header][content][items]` The application fails to properly validate and sanitize user input in the `data[header][content][items]` parameter. As a result, attackers can craft a malicious URL with an XSS payload. When this URL is accessed, the injected script is reflected back in the HTTP response and executed within the context of the victim's browser session. --- ## PoC **Payload:** `"><ImG sRc=x OnErRoR=alert('XSS-PoC3')>` 1. Log in to the _Grav_ Admin Panel and navigate to **Pages**. 2. Create a new page or edit an existing one. 3. In the **Advanced > Blog Config > Items** field (which maps to `data[header][content][items]`), insert the payload above. ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ae77d92a-2e09-4b67-b3ae-5e317b9d518f) 4. Save the page. 5. The malicious payload is reflected and rendered by the application without proper sanitization. The JavaScript code is immediately executed in the browser. ![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/328b0714-750a-421d-ad5e-ea7f148dca8f) --- ## Impact Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks can have serious consequences, including: - **User actions:** Attackers can perform actions on behalf of the user - **Data theft:** Sensitive information such as session cookies can be stolen - **Account compromise:** Attackers may impersonate legitimate users - **Malicious code execution:** Arbitrary JavaScript code can run in the user’s browser - **Website defacement or misinformation:** Malicious output may be injected visually - **User redirection:** Victims may be redirected to phishing or malicious websites by [CVE-Hunters](https://github.com/Sec-Dojo-Cyber-House/cve-hunters)

CVE-2025-66309 Affected Getgrav/grav Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.8.0-beta.27
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
getgrav/grav
Packagist
< 1.8.0-beta.27
1.8.0-beta.27

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-66309?
CVE-2025-66309 is a security vulnerability in Getgrav/grav involving Grav is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Reflected endpoint /admin/pages/[page], parameter data[header][content][items], located in the "Blog Config" tab under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Getgrav/grav versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.8.0-beta.27 across affected packages: getgrav/grav.
What version fixes CVE-2025-66309?
Upgrading to 1.8.0-beta.27 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is getgrav/grav affected?
Yes, getgrav/grav is affected in releases prior to 1.8.0-beta.27. Upgrade your dependency to 1.8.0-beta.27 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-66309?
CVE-2025-66309 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-2025-66309?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for getgrav/grav'. 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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