CVE-2025-55291

Shaarli allows reflected XSS via searchtags parameter

Description

Shaarli is a minimalist bookmark manager and link sharing service. Prior to 0.15.0, the input string in the cloud tag page is not properly sanitized. This allows the </title> tag to be prematurely closed, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.15.0.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: shaarli Shaarli
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/shaarli/Shaarli/security/advisories/GHSA-7w7w-pw4j-265h
https://github.com/shaarli/Shaarli/commit/66faa61335a6e72184be64092ff1242ffa4fe5b6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55291?
CVE-2025-55291 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-55291?
To fix CVE-2025-55291, 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-2025-55291 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-55291 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-2025-55291?
CVE-2025-55291 affects shaarli Shaarli.
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