CVE-2025-0666

Name: CVE-2025-0666
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-07T08:15:14.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-0666 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BOINC Server allows Stored XSS.This issue affects BOINC Server: through 1.4.7.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BOINC Server allows Stored XSS.This issue affects BOINC Server: through 1.4.7.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

CVSS 4.0

7/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Universityofcalifornia	Boinc Server	<= 1.4.7

References

https://www.compass-security.com/fileadmin/Research/Advisories/2025_01_CSNC-2025-002_BOINC_multiple_XSS.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.compass-security.com/fileadmin/Research/Advisories/2025_01_CSNC-2025-002_BOINC_multiple_XSS.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-0666?

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BOINC Server allows Stored XSS.This issue affects BOINC Server: through 1.4.7.

How severe is CVE-2025-0666?

CVE-2025-0666 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0666?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-0666?

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Source: NVD / NIST