Is CVE-2025-71281 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-71281 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-71281 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-71281 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-71281?

CVE-2025-71281 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-71281

CWE-94Published: April 1, 2026· Updated: Apr 1, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:14.7th

Official Description

XenForo before 2.3.7 does not properly restrict methods callable from within templates. A loose prefix match was used instead of a stricter first-word match for methods accessible through callbacks and variable method calls in templates, potentially allowing unauthorized method invocations.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-71281 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.