CVE-2025-55200: BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-55200?

bigbluebutton: upgrade to 3.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-55200 being exploited?

CVE-2025-55200 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-2025-55200 affect?

CVE-2025-55200 affects bigbluebutton. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom. In versions prior to 3.0.13, the "Shared Notes" feature contains a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability with the input location being the "Username" field and the output location

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-55200 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting bigbluebutton. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom. In versions prior to 3.0.13, the "Shared Notes" feature contains a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability with the input location being the "Username" field and the output location on the "Shared Notes" page, when a user with a malicious username is editing content. This vulnerability allows a low-privileged user to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of higher-privileged users (

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-10-09
Last modified	2026-10-19

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: bigbluebutton

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-09 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bigbluebutton bigbluebutton UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.0.13

Fixed in: 3.0.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.0.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bigbluebutton

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bigbluebutton

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-2025-55200?

bigbluebutton: upgrade to 3.0.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-55200 being exploited?

CVE-2025-55200 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-2025-55200 affect?

CVE-2025-55200 affects bigbluebutton. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom. In versions prior to 3.0.13, the "Shared Notes" feature contains a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability with the input location being the "Username" field and the output location

How urgent is CVE-2025-55200?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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References

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