CVE-2025-52558: dgtlmoon changedetection.io · Cross-site Scripting
Affects dgtlmoon changedetection.ioSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.0 High : upgrade to 0.50.4 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 48% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 0.50.4
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade dgtlmoon/changedetection.io to 0.50.4.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubdgtlmoon/changedetection.iopkg:github/dgtlmoon/changedetection.ioOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
1. Immediate upgrade to changedetection.io version 0.50.4 or later to apply the official patch addressing the XSS vulnerability. 2. Implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers on the changedetection.io deployment to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of potential XSS attacks. 3. Sanitize and validate all user-supplied inputs and error messages at the application level, even beyond the official patch, to ensure no residual injection vectors remain. 4. Restrict access to the changedetection.io interface to trusted users and networks using network segmentation and access controls, minimizing exposure to external attackers. 5. Monitor application logs and user activity for unusual patterns indicative of XSS exploitation attempts, such as unexpected script execution or anomalous filter inputs. 6. Educate users on the risks of interacting with suspicious links or error messages within the changedetection.io interface. 7. If feasible, deploy web application firewalls (WAF) with rules tuned to detect and block XSS payloads targeting changedetection.io. 8. Regularly audit and update all third-party dependencies and open-source components to ensure timely application of security patches.
Description
changedetection.io is a free open source web page change detection, website watcher, restock monitor and notification service. Prior to version 0.50.4, errors in filters from website page change detection watches were not being filtered resulting in a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This issue has been patched in version 0.50.4