CVE-2025-8551

What it is

A vulnerability was found in atjiu pybbs up to 6.0.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/comment/list. The manipulation of the argument Username leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The name of the patch is 2fe4a51afbce0068c291bc1818bbc8f7f3b01a22. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-08-05 08:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:07 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 2.0 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2025-08-05 08:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:07 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Pybbs Project Pybbs ≤ 6.0.0

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 2.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Passive

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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