CVE-2025-29512

Name: CVE-2025-29512
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-18T18:15:48.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-29512 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NodeBB v4.0.4 and before allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code and potentially render the blacklist IP functionality unusable until content is removed via the database.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NodeBB v4.0.4 and before allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code and potentially render the blacklist IP functionality unusable until content is removed via the database.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nodebb	Nodebb	<= 4.0.4

References

http://nodebb.comProduct
https://www.tonysec.com/posts/cve-2025-29512/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-29512?

How severe is CVE-2025-29512?

CVE-2025-29512 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29512?

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-2025-29512?

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Source: NVD / NIST