CVE-2025-41089: Xibo CMS · XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting'
Affects Xibo CMSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.8 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xibo Signage Xibo CMS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Restrict template creation and modification permissions to trusted administrators only, minimizing the number of users who can inject malicious input.
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization on the 'Configuration Name' field and any other user-controllable fields within Xibo CMS templates to neutralize potentially malicious scripts.
- Monitor CMS logs and user activities for unusual template edits or suspicious input patterns indicative of attempted exploitation.
- Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers on the CMS web interface to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of XSS attacks.
- Regularly update Xibo CMS to the latest versions once patches addressing this vulnerability become available.
- Educate users and administrators about the risks of XSS and encourage cautious handling of template editing features.
- Consider isolating the CMS management interface behind VPNs or IP whitelisting to limit exposure to external attackers.
- Conduct periodic security assessments and penetration tests focusing on web application vulnerabilities, including XSS, to identify and remediate weaknesses proactively.
Description
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Xibo CMS v4.1.2 from Xibo Signage, due to a lack of proper validation of user input. To exploit the vulnerability, the attacker must create a template in the 'Templates' section, then add an element that has the 'Configuration Name' field, such as the 'Clock' widget. Next, modify the 'Configuration Name' field in the left-hand section.