CVE-2023-52125: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in webvital

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-52125?

iframe: upgrade to newer than 4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-52125 being exploited?

CVE-2023-52125 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-52125 affect?

CVE-2023-52125 affects iframe. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in webvitaly iframe allows Stored XSS.This issue affects iframe: from n/a through 4.8.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-52125?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-52125 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting iframe. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in webvitaly iframe allows Stored XSS.This issue affects iframe: from n/a through 4.8.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-01-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: iframe project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-05 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iframe project iframe UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.8

Fixed in: newer than 4.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy iframe || rpm -q iframe || iframe --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade iframe

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade iframe

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-52125?

iframe: upgrade to newer than 4.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-52125 being exploited?

CVE-2023-52125 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-52125 affect?

CVE-2023-52125 affects iframe. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in webvitaly iframe allows Stored XSS.This issue affects iframe: from n/a through 4.8.

How urgent is CVE-2023-52125?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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