CVE-2025-54800

Hydra persistent XSS in build metrics

Description

Hydra is a continuous integration service for Nix based projects. Prior to commit dea1e16, a malicious package can introduce arbitrary JavaScript code into the Hydra database that is automatically evaluated in a client's browser when anyone visits the build page. This could be done by a third-party project as part of its build process. This also happens in other places like with hydra-release-name. This issue has been patched by commit dea1e16. A workaround involves either not building untrusted packages or not visiting the builds page.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: NixOS hydra
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54800?
CVE-2025-54800 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-54800?
To fix CVE-2025-54800, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-54800 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-54800 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-54800?
CVE-2025-54800 affects NixOS hydra.
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