CVE-2025-6676: Drupal Simple XML sitemap · Cross-site Scripting
Affects Drupal Simple XML sitemapSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
Rated High by the CNA (drupal) · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal Simple XML sitemap | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately verify if they use the Simple XML sitemap module in Drupal and identify the version in use. Upgrading to version 4.2.2 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed, is the primary and most effective mitigation. If immediate upgrade is not feasible, organizations should implement strict input validation and output encoding on any user-supplied data that could be included in sitemap generation. Web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block common XSS payloads targeting sitemap URLs. Additionally, security teams should monitor web logs for suspicious requests and unusual sitemap content changes. Employing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can help mitigate the impact of XSS by restricting script execution contexts. Regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on XSS vulnerabilities in Drupal modules are recommended. Finally, educating developers and administrators about secure coding practices and timely patch management is critical to prevent exploitation.
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Drupal Simple XML sitemap allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Simple XML sitemap: from 0.0.0 before 4.2.2.