CVE-2025-45286: A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mccutchen httpbin v2.17.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-45286?

go-httpbin: upgrade to 2.18.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-45286 being exploited?

CVE-2025-45286 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-2025-45286 affect?

CVE-2025-45286 affects go-httpbin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mccutchen httpbin v2.17.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-45286?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-45286 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting go-httpbin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mccutchen httpbin v2.17.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80
Published	2026-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: httpbingo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-02 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

httpbingo go-httpbin UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.18.0

Fixed in: 2.18.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy go-httpbin || rpm -q go-httpbin || go-httpbin --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.18.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade go-httpbin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade go-httpbin

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-2025-45286?

go-httpbin: upgrade to 2.18.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-45286 being exploited?

CVE-2025-45286 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-2025-45286 affect?

CVE-2025-45286 affects go-httpbin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mccutchen httpbin v2.17.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload.

How urgent is CVE-2025-45286?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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