CVE-2025-65960

Name: CVE-2025-65960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-25T19:15:51.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.6/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-65960 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Contao is an Open Source CMS. From version 4.0.0 to before 4.13.57, before 5.3.42, and before 5.6.5, back end users with precise control over the contents of template closures can execute arbitrary PHP functions that do not have required parameters. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Contao is an Open Source CMS. From version 4.0.0 to before 4.13.57, before 5.3.42, and before 5.6.5, back end users with precise control over the contents of template closures can execute arbitrary PHP functions that do not have required parameters. This issue has been patched in versions 4.13.57, 5.3.42, and 5.6.5. A workaround for this issue involves manually patching the Contao\Template::once() method.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

5.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-351

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Contao	Contao	>= 4.0.0, < 4.13.57
Contao	Contao	>= 5.0.0, < 5.3.42
Contao	Contao	>= 5.4.0, < 5.6.5

References

https://contao.org/en/security-advisories/remote-code-execution-in-template-closuresVendor Advisory
https://github.com/contao/contao/security/advisories/GHSA-98vj-mm79-v77rVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 25, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-65960?

How severe is CVE-2025-65960?

CVE-2025-65960 has a CVSS score of 6.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65960?

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