Is CVE-2025-40701 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-40701 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-40701 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-40701 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-40701?

CVE-2025-40701 has a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.01%.

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MEDIUM

CVE-2025-40701

CWE-79Published: February 23, 2026· Updated: Feb 23, 2026

5.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:3.0th

Official Description

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in SOTESHOP, version 8.3.4. THis vulnerability allows an attacker execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser when a malicious URL with the 'id' parameter in '/adsTracker/checkAds' is sent to the victim. The vulnerability can be exploited to steal sensitive user information such as session cookies, or to perform actions on their behalf.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-40701 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (A) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionA

ScopeX

Impact

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X