CVE-2025-5015: Parsons Utility Enterprise Data Management · Cross-site Scripting
Affects Parsons Utility Enterprise Data ManagementSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% 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:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons Parsons Utility Enterprise Data Management | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate mitigation should focus on disabling or restricting the use of the AccuWeather and Custom RSS widgets within Parsons Utility Enterprise Data Management until a patch is available.
- Implement strict input validation and output encoding on the RSS feed URL parameter to prevent injection of malicious scripts.
- Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts within the application context.
- Monitor network traffic and application logs for unusual or unauthorized changes to RSS feed URLs.
- Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted widgets and encourage cautious behavior when accessing external feeds.
- Coordinate with Parsons for timely patch deployment once available and verify patch integrity before installation.
- Use web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block attempts to exploit this XSS vulnerability.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on widget components and third-party integrations to identify similar vulnerabilities proactively.
Description
A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the AccuWeather and Custom RSS widget that allows an unauthenticated user to replace the RSS feed URL with a malicious one.