CVE-2025-63872: DeepSeek V3.2 has a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows JavaScript execution through model-

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-63872 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting deepseek. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DeepSeek V3.2 has a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows JavaScript execution through model-generated SVG content.

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 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-12-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: deepseek

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-02 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deepseek deepseek DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison deepseek sudo apt install deepseek=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo apt-mark hold deepseek

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

dnf --showduplicates list deepseek sudo dnf downgrade deepseek-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add deepseek

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-2025-63872?

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

Is CVE-2025-63872 being exploited?

CVE-2025-63872 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-2025-63872 affect?

CVE-2025-63872 affects deepseek. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). DeepSeek V3.2 has a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows JavaScript execution through model-generated SVG content.

How urgent is CVE-2025-63872?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

References

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