PatchTheCVECVE-2025-65233: Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in SLiMS (slims9_bulian) before 9.6.0 via improper handling of $_SERVER['
CVE-2025-65233 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting slims. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in SLiMS (slims9_bulian) before 9.6.0 via improper handling of $_SERVER['PHP_SELF' ] in index.php/sysconfig.inc.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser by supplying a crafted URL path.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 87%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-12-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-13 |
Last updated 2026-10-13 · 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-2025-65233?
slims: upgrade to 9.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-65233 being exploited?
CVE-2025-65233 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-2025-65233 affect?
CVE-2025-65233 affects slims. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in SLiMS (slims9_bulian) before 9.6.0 via improper handling of $_SERVER['PHP_SELF' ] in index.php/sysconfig.inc.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser by
How urgent is CVE-2025-65233?
Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference