CVE-2025-70297
CWE-79Published: February 11, 2026· Updated: Feb 12, 2026
Official Description
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the recipe asset upload and media serving component in Mealie 3.3.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an uploaded SVG file that is served as image/svg+xml and rendered by a victim s browser.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-70297 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 (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2025-70297. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-70297 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts