CVE-2025-51489

Name: CVE-2025-51489
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-19T15:15:28.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-51489 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in MoonShine version < 3.12.5, allowing remote attackers to upload a malicious SVG file when creating/updating an Article and correctly execute arbitrary JavaScript when the file link is opened.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in MoonShine version < 3.12.5, allowing remote attackers to upload a malicious SVG file when creating/updating an Article and correctly execute arbitrary JavaScript when the file link is opened.

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moonshine	Moonshine	< 3.12.5

References

https://github.com/GiacoLenzo2109/MoonShine_Software_PoCsExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/moonshine-software/moonshineProduct

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-51489?

How severe is CVE-2025-51489?

CVE-2025-51489 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-51489?

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