CVE-2025-5138 Details
Description
A vulnerability was found in Bitwarden up to 2.25.1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Bitwarden versions prior to 2.25.1. The issue arises from an unknown functionality within the PDF File Handler component, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious scripts. This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and the vendor was notified but did not respond.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed May 25, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed May 28, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/YZS17/CVE/blob/main/PDF%20XSS%20vulnerability%20in%20file%20upload%20function%20of%20%20Bitwarden.md | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310219 | [email protected] | Content Wall |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.310219 | [email protected] | AdvisoryContent Wall |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.572263 | [email protected] | Content WallIssue Tracking |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Bitwarden | <= 2.25.1 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Jun 20, 2025 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 25, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |