RCE in Hkcms

CVE-2025-5013

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in HkCms up to 2.3.2.240702. This affects an unknown part of the file /index.php/search/index.html of the component Search. The manipulation of the argument keyword leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

EPSS: 0.006 (44.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

  • Hkcms — versions 2.3.2.240702
  • N/a Hkcms — versions 2.3.2.240702

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
  • cna@vuldb.com (signature, Permissions Required, permissions-required, VDB Entry)
  • cna@vuldb.com (issue-tracking, exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5013?
CVE-2025-5013 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hkcms, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2025-05-21.
How severe is CVE-2025-5013?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.