CVE-2025-0248

Name: CVE-2025-0248
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-25T16:16:06.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-0248 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can specially craft a URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site and/or steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can specially craft a URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site and/or steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.31%

23.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0127032

Timeline

Published: Nov 25, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-0248?

How severe is CVE-2025-0248?

CVE-2025-0248 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0248?

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Source: NVD / NIST