CVE-2025-53861

Name: CVE-2025-53861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-11T13:15:59.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.1/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-53861 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Ansible. Sensitive cookies without security flags over non-encrypted channels can lead to Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) and Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks allowing attackers to read transmitted data.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in Ansible. Sensitive cookies without security flags over non-encrypted channels can lead to Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) and Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks allowing attackers to read transmitted data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.10%

1.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Ansible Automation Platform	2.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-53861Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2379360Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53861?

How severe is CVE-2025-53861?

CVE-2025-53861 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-53861?

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-2025-53861?

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Source: NVD / NIST