CVE-2025-30903: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Alex Mills SyntaxHighlighter Evolved
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Alex Mills SyntaxHighlighter Evolved syntaxhighlighter allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: from n/a through <= 3.7.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-30903 affects the SyntaxHighlighter Evolved plugin by Alex Mills, specifically versions up to 3.7.1. It involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to a DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially allowing attackers to steal sensitive information, manipulate content, or disrupt availability. The impact is rated medium due to the requirement for privileges and user interaction, and the limited scope of confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider limiting exposure by restricting privileges and educating users to avoid interacting with untrusted content that could trigger the vulnerability. Monitor official channels for updates and patches from the vendor.
CVE-2025-30903: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Alex Mills SyntaxHighlighter Evolved
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Alex Mills SyntaxHighlighter Evolved syntaxhighlighter allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: from n/a through <= 3.7.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-30903 affects the SyntaxHighlighter Evolved plugin by Alex Mills, specifically versions up to 3.7.1. It involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to a DOM-based Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially allowing attackers to steal sensitive information, manipulate content, or disrupt availability. The impact is rated medium due to the requirement for privileges and user interaction, and the limited scope of confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider limiting exposure by restricting privileges and educating users to avoid interacting with untrusted content that could trigger the vulnerability. Monitor official channels for updates and patches from the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-26T09:21:38.617Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7330e6bfc5ba1def0c49
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:34:08 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 11:18:28 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:13:36 PM
Views: 30
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