CVE-2025-55757: Virtuemart component for Joomla · Cross-site Scripting
Affects Virtuemart component for JoomlaSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 10% 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:C/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
GitHubvirtuemart.net/virtuemartpkg:github/virtuemart.net/virtuemartOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately audit their Joomla installations to identify the use of VirtueMart versions 1.0.0 through 4.4.10. Until an official patch is released, implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data within the VirtueMart component to prevent script injection. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts. Use web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block reflected XSS attack patterns targeting VirtueMart URLs. Educate users and administrators about the risks of clicking suspicious links. Monitor web server logs for unusual query strings or repeated attempts to exploit XSS. Plan for timely patching once updates become available from the vendor. Additionally, consider isolating or restricting access to vulnerable components if feasible, and conduct regular security assessments to detect similar vulnerabilities.
Description
A unauthenticated reflected XSS vulnerability in VirtueMart 1.0.0-4.4.10 for Joomla was discovered.