CVE-2025-71281: XenForo before 2.3.7 does not properly restrict methods callable from within templates

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-71281?

xenforo: upgrade to 2.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-71281 being exploited?

CVE-2025-71281 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-2025-71281 affect?

CVE-2025-71281 affects xenforo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). XenForo before 2.3.7 does not properly restrict methods callable from within templates. A loose prefix match was used instead of a stricter first-word match for methods accessible through callbacks and variable method calls in templates, po

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-71281 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting xenforo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XenForo before 2.3.7 does not properly restrict methods callable from within templates. A loose prefix match was used instead of a stricter first-word match for methods accessible through callbacks and variable method calls in templates, potentially allowing unauthorized method invocations.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2026-04-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: xenforo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-01 01:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xenforo xenforo UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.7

Fixed in: 2.3.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xenforo

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2025-71281?

xenforo: upgrade to 2.3.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-71281 being exploited?

CVE-2025-71281 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-2025-71281 affect?

CVE-2025-71281 affects xenforo. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). XenForo before 2.3.7 does not properly restrict methods callable from within templates. A loose prefix match was used instead of a stricter first-word match for methods accessible through callbacks and variable method calls in templates, po

How urgent is CVE-2025-71281?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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