CVE-2025-0666: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in B

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-0666?

boinc server: upgrade to newer than 1.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-0666 being exploited?

CVE-2025-0666 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-2025-0666 affect?

CVE-2025-0666 affects boinc server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BOINC Server allows Stored XSS.This issue affects BOINC Server: through 1.4.7.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-0666?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-0666 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting boinc server. 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 (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BOINC Server allows Stored XSS.This issue affects BOINC Server: through 1.4.7.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-05-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Switzerland Government Common Vulnerability Program · Vendor: universityofcalifornia

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-07 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

universityofcalifornia boinc server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.4.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy boinc-server || rpm -q boinc-server || boinc-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade boinc-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade boinc-server

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-2025-0666?

boinc server: upgrade to newer than 1.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-0666 being exploited?

CVE-2025-0666 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-2025-0666 affect?

CVE-2025-0666 affects boinc server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BOINC Server allows Stored XSS.This issue affects BOINC Server: through 1.4.7.

How urgent is CVE-2025-0666?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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