Phraseanet 4.0.3 Stored XSS via Document Upload
Priority MEDIUM 56CWE-79Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and GitHub. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
Phraseanet 4.0.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts through crafted file names during document uploads. Attackers can upload files with embedded SVG scripts that execute in the browser, potentially stealing cookies or redirecting users when the file is viewed.
Why it matters now
Exploitation Proof of concept CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00278 20th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phraseanet | Phraseanet DAM Open Source | up to 4.0.3; 4.0.4-dev | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| — | phraseanet/phraseanet (Packagist) | — | — | No fix listed | GHSA-gcpq-mrgg-v5f3 |
- Phraseanet DAM Open Source VendorPhraseanet Affected up to 4.0.3; 4.0.4-dev Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- phraseanet/phraseanet (Packagist) Vendor— Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed GHSA-gcpq-mrgg-v5f3
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-25157
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-gcpq-mrgg-v5f3
References
Sources
- CVE-2018-25157 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-25157 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-gcpq-mrgg-v5f3 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Sources and licences