PatchTheCVECVE-2025-70128: A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PluXml article comments feature for PluXml ver
CVE-2025-70128 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting pluxml. 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 exists in the PluXml article comments feature for PluXml versions 5.8.22 and earlier. The application fails to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied input in the "link" field of a comment. An attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript code using a <script> element. The injected payload is stored in the database and subsequently rendered in the Administration panel's "Comments" section when adm
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 85%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2026-03-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · 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-2025-70128?
pluxml: upgrade to newer than 5.8.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-70128 being exploited?
CVE-2025-70128 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-2025-70128 affect?
CVE-2025-70128 affects pluxml. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PluXml article comments feature for PluXml versions 5.8.22 and earlier. The application fails to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied input in the "link" field of a comm
How urgent is CVE-2025-70128?
Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference
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