CVE-2025-60453: A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been discovered in MetInfo CMS version 8.0

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-60453 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting metinfo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been discovered in MetInfo CMS version 8.0. The vulnerability exists in the column management module, specifically in the app\system\column\admin\index.class.php component. The vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious SVG files containing JavaScript code that executes when the uploaded file is viewed or accessed by users.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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	0.3% (top 82%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: metinfo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-03 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

metinfo metinfo DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison metinfo sudo apt install metinfo=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold metinfo

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

dnf --showduplicates list metinfo sudo dnf downgrade metinfo-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add metinfo

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.

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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-2025-60453?

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

Is CVE-2025-60453 being exploited?

CVE-2025-60453 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-2025-60453 affect?

CVE-2025-60453 affects metinfo. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been discovered in MetInfo CMS version 8.0. The vulnerability exists in the column management module, specifically in the app\system\column\admin\index.class.php component. The vulnerabi

How urgent is CVE-2025-60453?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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