CVE-2025-8553: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in atjiu pybbs up to 6.0.0

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-8553?

pybbs: upgrade to newer than 6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-8553 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8553 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-2025-8553 affect?

CVE-2025-8553 affects pybbs. Severity is low (CVSS 2.4). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in atjiu pybbs up to 6.0.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/sensitive_word/list. The manipulation of the argument word leads to cross site scripting. The attack

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-8553?

Priority 19/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-8553 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.4) affecting pybbs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in atjiu pybbs up to 6.0.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/sensitive_word/list. The manipulation of the argument word leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is identified as 2fe4a51afbce0068c291bc1818bbc8f7f3b01a22. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.4 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-94
Published	2025-08-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: pybbs project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-05 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pybbs project pybbs UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 6.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pybbs

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-8553?

pybbs: upgrade to newer than 6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-8553 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8553 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-2025-8553 affect?

CVE-2025-8553 affects pybbs. Severity is low (CVSS 2.4). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in atjiu pybbs up to 6.0.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/sensitive_word/list. The manipulation of the argument word leads to cross site scripting. The attack

How urgent is CVE-2025-8553?

Priority 19/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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