CVE-2025-0668: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in B

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-0668?

boinc server: upgrade to 1.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-0668 being exploited?

CVE-2025-0668 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-2025-0668 affect?

CVE-2025-0668 affects boinc server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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: before 1.4.5.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-0668?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-0668 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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: before 1.4.5.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 51%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
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: < 1.4.5

Fixed in: 1.4.5

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 1.4.5 (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-2025-0668?

boinc server: upgrade to 1.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-0668 being exploited?

CVE-2025-0668 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-2025-0668 affect?

CVE-2025-0668 affects boinc server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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: before 1.4.5.

How urgent is CVE-2025-0668?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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