CVE-2025-27867: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache F

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CVE-2025-27867 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.6) affecting felix http webconsole plugin. 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 HTTP Webconsole Plugin. This issue affects Apache Felix HTTP Webconsole Plugin: from Version 1.X through 1.2.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.2, which fixes the issue.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-03-12
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

2025-03-12 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache felix http webconsole plugin UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and < 1.2.2

Fixed in: 1.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade felix-http-webconsole-plugin

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 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison felix-http-webconsole-plugin sudo apt install felix-http-webconsole-plugin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold felix-http-webconsole-plugin

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

dnf --showduplicates list felix-http-webconsole-plugin sudo dnf downgrade felix-http-webconsole-plugin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add felix-http-webconsole-plugin

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-2025-27867?

felix http webconsole plugin: upgrade to 1.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-27867 being exploited?

CVE-2025-27867 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-2025-27867 affect?

CVE-2025-27867 affects felix http webconsole plugin. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.6). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Felix HTTP Webconsole Plugin. This issue affects Apache Felix HTTP Webconsole Plugin: from Version 1.X through 1.2.0. Users are r

How urgent is CVE-2025-27867?

Priority 41/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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