PatchTheCVECVE-2025-8116: PAD CMS is vulnerable to Reflected XSS in printing and save to PDF functionality
CVE-2025-8116 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting pad cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PAD CMS is vulnerable to Reflected XSS in printing and save to PDF functionality. Malicious attacker can craft special URL, which will result in arbitrary JavaScript execution in victim's browser, when opened. This issue affects all 3 templates: www, bip and www+bip. This product is End-Of-Life and producent will not publish patches for this vulnerability.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
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 84%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-09-30 |
| 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-2025-8116?
pad cms: upgrade to newer than 1.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-8116 being exploited?
CVE-2025-8116 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-2025-8116 affect?
CVE-2025-8116 affects pad cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). PAD CMS is vulnerable to Reflected XSS in printing and save to PDF functionality. Malicious attacker can craft special URL, which will result in arbitrary JavaScript execution in victim's browser, when opened. This issue affects all 3 templ
How urgent is CVE-2025-8116?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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