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CVE-2025-40902: A Stored HTML Injection vulnerability was discovered in the Users functionality due to improper validation of

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CVE-2025-40902 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting cmc, guardian. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Stored HTML Injection vulnerability was discovered in the Users functionality due to improper validation of an input parameter. An authenticated user with administrative privileges can create a malicious user whose username contains HTML tags. When a victim attempts to delete a group containing the affected user, the injected HTML renders in their browser, enabling phishing and possibly open redirect attacks. Full XSS exploitation and direct in

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.9 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededHigh
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2026-05-19
Last modified2026-10-14
Publisher (CNA): Nozomi Networks Inc. · Vendor: nozominetworks

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Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

nozominetworks cmc UPGRADE
Affected: < 26.1.0
Fixed in: 26.1.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy cmc || rpm -q cmc || cmc --version
2. UPGRADE to 26.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cmc
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade cmc
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
nozominetworks guardian UPGRADE
Affected: < 26.1.0
Fixed in: 26.1.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy guardian || rpm -q guardian || guardian --version
2. UPGRADE to 26.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade guardian
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade guardian
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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-2025-40902?

cmc: upgrade to 26.1.0; guardian: upgrade to 26.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-40902 being exploited?

CVE-2025-40902 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-2025-40902 affect?

CVE-2025-40902 affects cmc, guardian. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). A Stored HTML Injection vulnerability was discovered in the Users functionality due to improper validation of an input parameter. An authenticated user with administrative privileges can create a malicious user whose username contains HTML

How urgent is CVE-2025-40902?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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