CVE-2025-52097: n/a
Description
A Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in InstantForum.NET version 4.1.4 and earlier. The flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by reflecting unsanitized input from query string parameters directly into the HTML response without proper output encoding.
Affected software
Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-52097 describes a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in InstantForum.NET versions prior to 4.1.4. The vulnerability arises because user-supplied input from query string parameters is reflected into the HTML response without adequate sanitization or output encoding, enabling an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code in the context of the victim's browser.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in the context of a user's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions within the affected web application environment. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to InstantForum.NET version 4.1.4 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation details are provided. Patch status is confirmed by the affectedVersions field indicating versions prior to 4.1.4 are vulnerable.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad23ce92cdf04f656fb1e98
Added to database: 10/16/2026, 15:04:09 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 15:18:31 UTC
Last updated: 10/16/2026, 15:19:18 UTC
Views: 4
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.