CVE-2025-49486

Name: CVE-2025-49486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-18T10:15:33.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-49486 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A stored XSS vulnerability in the Balbooa Gallery plugin 1.0.0-2.4.0 for Joomla allows privileged users to store malicious scripts in gallery items.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stored XSS vulnerability in the Balbooa Gallery plugin 1.0.0-2.4.0 for Joomla allows privileged users to store malicious scripts in gallery items.

Metrics

CVSS 4.0

8.6/10

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

0.30%

21.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

References

https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/gallery/

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-49486?

A stored XSS vulnerability in the Balbooa Gallery plugin 1.0.0-2.4.0 for Joomla allows privileged users to store malicious scripts in gallery items.

How severe is CVE-2025-49486?

CVE-2025-49486 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-49486?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST