CVE-2025-29513

Name: CVE-2025-29513
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-18T18:15:48.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 11.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-29513 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 in the admin API Access token generator.. EPSS estimates a 11.26% 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 in the admin API Access token generator.

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

11.26%

95.4th 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-2025-29513/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-29513?

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NodeBB v4.0.4 and before allows remote attackers to store arbitrary code in the admin API Access token generator.

How severe is CVE-2025-29513?

CVE-2025-29513 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-29513?

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-2025-29513?

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Source: NVD / NIST