CVE-2025-70842
CWE-79Published: May 12, 2026· Updated: May 13, 2026
Official Description
A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in the File Management module of FluentCMS 1.2.3. The flaw allows an authenticated administrator to upload crafted SVG files containing malicious JavaScript code. Once uploaded, the script executes in the browser of any user who accesses the direct URL of the image, including unauthenticated visitors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-70842 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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.
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
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-70842 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts