CVE-2025-70128 Details
Description
A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PluXml article comments feature for PluXml versions 5.8.22 and earlier. The application fails to properly sanitize or validate user-supplied input in the "link" field of a comment. An attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript code using a <script> element. The injected payload is stored in the database and subsequently rendered in the Administration panel's "Comments" section when administrators review submitted comments. Importantly, the malicious script is not reflected in the public-facing comments interface, but only within the backend administration view. Alternatively, users of Administrator, Moderator, Manager roles can also directly input crafted payloads into existing comments. This makes the vulnerability a persistent XSS issue targeting administrative users. This affects /core/admin/comments.php, while CVE-2022-24585 affects /core/admin/comment.php, a uniquely distinct vulnerability.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the PluXml article comments feature, affecting versions through 5.8.22. The issue arises because the application does not properly sanitize user input in the 'link' field of comments. This allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript, which is then stored in the database and executed in the Administration panel's 'Comments' section. While the malicious script does not appear in the public comments interface, it can be directly injected into existing comments by users with Administrator, Moderator, or Manager roles. This vulnerability specifically impacts '/core/admin/comments.php'.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 12, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/forest4x/vuln-research-public/blob/main/CVE-2025-70128.pdf | CISA-ADP | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/forest4x/vuln-research-public/blob/main/CVE-2025-70128.pdf | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://youtu.be/iOXWpiljV0w | [email protected] | Exploit |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| pluxml pluxml | <= 5.8.22 |
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 7, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 12, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 10, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |