CVE-2025-48377: DotNetNuke.Web Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-79m3-rvx2-3qq9
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-48377 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting DotNetNuke.Web libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves reflected cross-site scripting (xss) in module actions in edit mode. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.13.9.

CVE-2025-48377 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-48377
GHSA Identifier GHSA-79m3-rvx2-3qq9
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 DotNetNuke.Web
Package Ecosystem NuGet
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-48377

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

DotNetNuke.Web fixed: 9.13.9 
Upgrade DotNetNuke.Web to 9.13.9
DotNetNuke.Core fixed: 9.13.9 
Upgrade DotNetNuke.Core to 9.13.9
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 DotNetNuke.Web

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-48377, inspect your project dependencies for DotNetNuke.Web:

inspect dependencies for DotNetNuke.Web

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of DotNetNuke.Web in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 9.13.9), 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 DotNetNuke.Web, 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 specially crafted URL may be constructed which can inject an XSS payload that is triggered by using some module actions.

CVE-2025-48377 Affected DotNetNuke.Web Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
9.13.9
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
DotNetNuke.Web
nuget/DotNetNuke.Web
NuGet
< 9.13.9
9.13.9
DotNetNuke.Core
nuget/DotNetNuke.Core
NuGet
< 9.13.9
9.13.9

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/dnnsoftware/Dnn.Platform/security/advisories/GHSA-79m3-rvx2-3qq9
NVD — CVE-2025-48377 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48377
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/dnnsoftware/Dnn.Platform/commit/351b166492ad4b6509c273dc83211d52238e31a7
DotNetNuke.Web Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/dnnsoftware/Dnn.Platform

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48377?
CVE-2025-48377 is a security vulnerability in DotNetNuke.Web involving Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in module actions in edit mode under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which DotNetNuke.Web versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 9.13.9 across affected packages: DotNetNuke.Web, DotNetNuke.Core.
What version fixes CVE-2025-48377?
Upgrading to 9.13.9 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is DotNetNuke.Web affected?
Yes, DotNetNuke.Web is affected in releases prior to 9.13.9. Upgrade your dependency to 9.13.9 or later.
Is DotNetNuke.Core affected?
Yes, DotNetNuke.Core is affected in releases prior to 9.13.9. Upgrade your dependency to 9.13.9 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-48377?
CVE-2025-48377 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 NuGet dependencies for CVE-2025-48377?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for DotNetNuke.Web'. 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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