CVE-2025-29513: nodebb · Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Affects nodebbSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · 42% EPSS · CVSS 6.1 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:29 UTC
- EPSS
- 42.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 98% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Apr 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
npmnodebbpkg:npm/nodebbOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until an official fix is released, administrators should exercise caution when using the admin API Access token generator and consider restricting access to trusted users only. Monitor official NodeBB channels for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Description
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NodeBB v4.0.4 and before allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code in the admin API Access token generator.