CVE-2025-44141: A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the node creation form of Backdrop CMS 1.30.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-44141 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting backdrop cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the node creation form of Backdrop CMS 1.30.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-06-26
Last modified	2026-07-05

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: backdropcms

Last updated 2026-07-05 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-26 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-05 01:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

backdropcms backdrop cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.30.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.30.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy backdrop-cms || rpm -q backdrop-cms || backdrop-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.30.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison backdrop-cms sudo apt install backdrop-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.30.1> sudo apt-mark hold backdrop-cms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list backdrop-cms sudo dnf downgrade backdrop-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.30.1> sudo dnf versionlock add backdrop-cms

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-2025-44141?

backdrop cms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-44141 being exploited?

CVE-2025-44141 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-2025-44141 affect?

CVE-2025-44141 affects backdrop cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the node creation form of Backdrop CMS 1.30.

How urgent is CVE-2025-44141?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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