CVE-2025-52367: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in PivotX CMS v.3.0.0 RC 3 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary co

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MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-52367 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting pivotx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in PivotX CMS v.3.0.0 RC 3 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the subtitle field.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-09-22
Last modified	2026-07-05

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pivotx

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-09-22 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-05 02:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pivotx pivotx DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.0 rc3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pivotx || rpm -q pivotx || pivotx --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pivotx sudo apt install pivotx=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold pivotx

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

dnf --showduplicates list pivotx sudo dnf downgrade pivotx-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add pivotx

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: PivotX 3.0.0 RC3 - Remote Code Execution (RCE)
Metasploit: PivotX Remote Code Execution

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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-2025-52367?

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

Is CVE-2025-52367 being exploited?

CVE-2025-52367 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-2025-52367 affect?

CVE-2025-52367 affects pivotx. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in PivotX CMS v.3.0.0 RC 3 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the subtitle field.

How urgent is CVE-2025-52367?

Priority 47/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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