XSS in Phraseanet Dam Open Source
CVE-2018-25157
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.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (16.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 16th percentile — 16.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Phraseanet Dam Open Source — versions <= 4.0.3, 4.0.4-dev
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46935 (exploit)
- www.phraseanet.com (product)
- www.phraseanet.com/en/download/ (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phraseanet-stored-xss-via-document-upload (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-25157?
- CVE-2018-25157 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phraseanet Dam Open Source, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.4/10. Published 2026-02-11.
- How severe is CVE-2018-25157?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.4 out of 10.