CVE-2025-51487 json
moonshine Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Create Article
published 2025-08-19 14 mo ago modified 2026-09-10 1 mo ago also GHSA-p632-58pp-c9xg , EUVD-2025-25182
- cvss
- 4.5
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 37%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in MoonShine version < 3.12.5, allowing to execute arbitrary JavaScript by using "javascript:" payload, instead of the expected HTTPS protocol, in the CutCode Link parameter when creating/updating a new Article.
Patch / fix
- packagist moonshine/moonshine 3.12.4
- moonshine moonshine 3.12.5
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Proof of concept is public
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 14 mo ago
Exploit prediction
0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/GiacoLenzo2109/MoonShine_Software_PoCs referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA ADP | 3.1 | 4.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| CNA | 3.1 | 4.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 4.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| packagist | moonshine/moonshine | <3.12.4 |
3.12.4 |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
-
github.com
/moonshine-software/moonshine/commit/f108f4ea5c0d66e8172c2dc397c1d9a6f466d9c6
web
-
github.com
/GiacoLenzo2109/MoonShine_Software_PoCs
web, exploit, third-party-advisory
-
github.com
/moonshine-software/moonshine
package, product
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-51487
advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2025-51487
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-p632-58pp-c9xg
- NVD CVE-2025-51487
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