CVE-2025-25247: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache F

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CVE-2025-25247 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting felix webconsole. 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 Apache Felix Webconsole. This issue affects Apache Felix Webconsole 4.x up to 4.9.8 and 5.x up to 5.0.8. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.9.10 or 5.0.10 or higher, which fixes the issue.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-10 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache felix webconsole UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0.0 and < 4.9.10 · >= 5.0.0 and < 5.0.10

Fixed in: 4.9.10, 5.0.10

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy felix-webconsole || rpm -q felix-webconsole || felix-webconsole --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.9.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade felix-webconsole

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade felix-webconsole

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison felix-webconsole sudo apt install felix-webconsole=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold felix-webconsole

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list felix-webconsole sudo dnf downgrade felix-webconsole-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add felix-webconsole

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-25247?

felix webconsole: upgrade to 4.9.10, 5.0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-25247 being exploited?

CVE-2025-25247 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-2025-25247 affect?

CVE-2025-25247 affects felix webconsole. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Felix Webconsole. This issue affects Apache Felix Webconsole 4.x up to 4.9.8 and 5.x up to 5.0.8. Users are recommended to upgrad

How urgent is CVE-2025-25247?

Priority 40/100. On your watchlist

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