CVE-2025-65961

Name: CVE-2025-65961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-25T19:15:51.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-65961 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 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, it is possible to inject code into the template output that will be executed in the browser in the front end and back end. EPSS estimates a 0.14% 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, it is possible to inject code into the template output that will be executed in the browser in the front end and back end. This issue has been patched in versions 4.13.57, 5.3.42, and 5.6.5. A workaround for this issue involves not using the affected templates or patch them manually.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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/cross-site-scripting-in-templatesVendor Advisory
https://github.com/contao/contao/security/advisories/GHSA-68q5-78xp-cwwcVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-65961?

How severe is CVE-2025-65961?

CVE-2025-65961 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-65961?

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