Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in PowerCMS - CVE-2025-29993

 

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in PowerCMS - CVE-2025-29993

Published: March 28, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU106238
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-29993
CWE-ID: CWE-74
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected product improperly processes HTTP headers. A remote attacker can cause the target product to direct send email to a user, such as password reset mail, with a tampered URL.


Affected software

PowerCMS

How to mitigate CVE-2025-29993

Install updates from vendor's website.

PowerCMS - addressed in versions 4.59, 5.28, 6.61

External References

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