VulnerabilityPublished 27 Oct 2025

CVE-2025-12267: abhicodebox ModernShop · Cross-site Scripting

Affects abhicodebox ModernShopSource CVE Database V5

Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score

5.3Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 28% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Base metrics

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Requirements: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Passive
Vulnerable system confidentiality: None
Vulnerable system integrity: Low
Vulnerable system availability: None
Subsequent system confidentiality: None
Subsequent system integrity: None
Subsequent system availability: None

Threat metrics

Exploit Maturity: POC

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable system is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed below, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed “remotely exploitable” and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: The attacker must take no measurable action to exploit the vulnerability. The attack requires no target-specific circumvention to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable system.
Attack Requirements: None: The successful attack does not depend on the deployment and execution conditions of the vulnerable system. The attacker can expect to be able to reach the vulnerability and execute the exploit under all or most instances of the vulnerability.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files of the vulnerable system to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: Passive: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires limited interaction by the targeted user with the vulnerable system and the attacker’s payload. These interactions would be considered involuntary and do not require that the user actively subvert protections built into the vulnerable system.
Vulnerable system confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system integrity: Low: Modification of data is possible, but the attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification, or the amount of modification is limited. The data modification does not have a direct, serious impact to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the Subsequent System or all confidentiality impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Subsequent System or all integrity impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Subsequent System or all availability impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Exploit Maturity: POC: Based on threat intelligence sources each of the following must apply: · Proof-of-concept is publicly available · No knowledge of reported attempts to exploit this vulnerability · No knowledge of publicly available solutions used to simplify attempts to exploit the vulnerability

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v4.0 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
abhicodebox ModernShop	Affected =20250922	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Apply official patches or updates from abhicodebox as soon as they become available for ModernShop version 20250922.
Implement strict input validation on the 'q' parameter to allow only expected characters and reject or sanitize any suspicious input.
Use proper output encoding (e.g., HTML entity encoding) on all user-supplied data before rendering it in the search results page to prevent script execution.
Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of inline scripts and reduce the impact of potential XSS payloads.
Conduct regular security testing, including automated scanning and manual code review, focusing on input handling in web application endpoints.
Educate users and administrators about the risks of clicking untrusted links and recognizing phishing attempts.
Monitor web server logs and intrusion detection systems for unusual requests targeting the /search endpoint with suspicious parameters.
Consider implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with rules to detect and block common XSS attack patterns targeting the 'q' parameter.
Limit the exposure of the search functionality if possible, such as restricting access or adding CAPTCHA to reduce automated exploitation attempts.
Maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any detected exploitation attempts or breaches related to this vulnerability.

Description

A flaw has been found in abhicodebox ModernShop 20250922. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /search. Executing manipulation of the argument q can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used.

Impact

For European organizations using abhicodebox ModernShop version 20250922, this XSS vulnerability poses a moderate risk to the confidentiality and integrity of user data. Attackers can exploit it to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, or conduct phishing attacks by injecting malicious scripts into the search page. This can lead to reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and potential regulatory penalties under GDPR if personal data is compromised. The availability of a public exploit increases the likelihood of targeted attacks, especially against e-commerce platforms that handle payment and personal information. While the vulnerability does not directly affect system availability, successful exploitation can facilitate further attacks or fraud. Organizations with high volumes of web traffic and customer interactions are particularly vulnerable, as more users increase the chance of successful exploitation. The impact is amplified in sectors such as retail, finance, and healthcare, where data sensitivity and compliance requirements are stringent. Additionally, attackers could leverage this vulnerability as an initial foothold for more complex multi-stage attacks. Prompt mitigation is essential to reduce exposure and protect end users.

Summary

CVE-2025-12267 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the abhicodebox ModernShop e-commerce platform, specifically version 20250922. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization or encoding of user-supplied input in the 'q' parameter of the /search endpoint. An attacker can craft a malicious URL containing a payload in the 'q' parameter that, when visited by a user, causes the victim's browser to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. This type of reflected XSS attack can be launched remotely without any authentication or privileges, relying solely on user interaction to trigger the payload. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction required (UI:P), and no impact on confidentiality (VC:N) or availability (VA:N), but low impact on integrity (VI:L). The vulnerability can be exploited to steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of the user, or redirect users to malicious websites, potentially leading to account compromise or phishing attacks. Although no active exploitation in the wild has been reported, the availability of a public exploit increases the risk of imminent attacks. The lack of official patches or vendor advisories at this time necessitates immediate attention from administrators. The vulnerability affects only the specified version 20250922 of ModernShop, so organizations running this version are at risk. The attack surface is the public-facing search functionality, which is commonly accessible and frequently used, increasing exposure. The flaw highlights the importance of proper input validation and output encoding in web applications to prevent injection-based attacks.

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