CVE-2025-66686 json
A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Perch CMS version 3.2.
published 2026-01-07 10 mo ago modified 2026-11-04 4 d ago also EUVD-2026-1209
- cvss
- 6.1
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 13%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Perch CMS version 3.2. An authenticated attacker with administrative privileges can inject malicious JavaScript code into the “Help button url” setting within the admin panel. The injected payload is stored and executed when any authenticated user clicks the Help button, potentially leading to session hijacking, information disclosure, privilege escalation, and unauthorized administrative actions.
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Proof of concept is public
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 10 mo ago
Exploit prediction
0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- github.com https://github.com/mertdurum06/Perch-v3.2 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- github.com https://github.com/mertdurum06/Perch-v3.2/blob/main/Perch%20v3.2_Poc.txt referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA ADP | 3.1 | 6.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| CNA | 3.1 | 6.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
-
github.com
/mertdurum06/Perch-v3.2
exploit
-
github.com
/mertdurum06/Perch-v3.2/blob/main/Perch%20v3.2_Poc.txt
exploit, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2025-66686
- NVD CVE-2025-66686
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