CVE-2025-71281

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.33%

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CVE-2025-71281 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. XenForo before 2.3.7 does not properly restrict methods callable from within templates. A loose prefix match was used instead of a stricter first-word match for methods accessible through callbacks and variable method calls in templates, potentially allowing unauthorized method invocations.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XenForo before 2.3.7 does not properly restrict methods callable from within templates. A loose prefix match was used instead of a stricter first-word match for methods accessible through callbacks and variable method calls in templates, potentially allowing unauthorized method invocations.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XenforoXenforo< 2.3.7

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-71281?
XenForo before 2.3.7 does not properly restrict methods callable from within templates. A loose prefix match was used instead of a stricter first-word match for methods accessible through callbacks and variable method calls in templates, potentially allowing unauthorized method invocations.
How severe is CVE-2025-71281?
CVE-2025-71281 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-71281?
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