CVE-2025-61997: OPEXUS FOIAXpress · Cross-site Scripting
Affects OPEXUS FOIAXpressSource 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 15% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OPEXUS FOIAXpress | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately upgrade FOIAXpress to version 11.13.3.0 or later once available to remediate this vulnerability. Until a patch is applied, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel only and monitor admin activities closely for suspicious behavior. Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. Conduct regular audits of uploaded banner images and other inputs for injected scripts. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting XSS payloads to detect and block malicious requests. Educate administrators on the risks of injecting untrusted content and enforce strict input validation and sanitization policies. Additionally, review session management practices to minimize the impact of potential session hijacking.
Description
OPEXUS FOIAXpress before 11.13.3.0 allows an administrative user to inject JavaScript or other content within the Annual Report Enterprise Banner image upload field. Injected content is executed in the context of other users when they generate an Annual Report. Successful exploitation allows the administrative user to perform actions on behalf of the target, including stealing session cookies, user credentials, or sensitive data.