PatchTheCVECVE-2025-48051: powertip.ts in Lila (for Lichess) before ab0beaf allows XSS in some applications because of an innerHTML usage
CVE-2025-48051 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting powertip.ts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
powertip.ts in Lila (for Lichess) before ab0beaf allows XSS in some applications because of an innerHTML usage pattern in which text is extracted from a DOM node and interpreted as HTML.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.7 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 62%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-05-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-48051?
powertip.ts: upgrade to 2025-03-27. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-48051 being exploited?
CVE-2025-48051 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-2025-48051 affect?
CVE-2025-48051 affects powertip.ts. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). powertip.ts in Lila (for Lichess) before ab0beaf allows XSS in some applications because of an innerHTML usage pattern in which text is extracted from a DOM node and interpreted as HTML.
How urgent is CVE-2025-48051?
Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference