CVE-2025-7053: Cockpit Content Platform XSS Vulnerability via Name or Email Arguments
Summary
CVE-2025-7053: Cockpit - Content Platform vulnerable to XSS through name or email argument names. Affects cockpit-hq/cockpit versions < 2.11.4. Fixed in 2.11.4. How to fix ↓
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Background
Cockpit is an open-source content platform designed for managing user interactions and content delivery. It offers a range of features including user management, content editing, and real-time updates. However, versions up to 2.11.3 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, which can compromise user data and application integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
A vulnerability exists in Cockpit versions up to 2.11.3, specifically in the processing of the '/system/users/save' file. The manipulation of the 'name' or 'email' argument can lead to XSS attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's browser. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or user sessions.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2.11.4
This is the first release that contains the fix.
composer require cockpit-hq/cockpit:2.11.4Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can sanitize user inputs for the 'name' and 'email' fields to prevent script execution. Implementing input validation and encoding can help mitigate the risk until the package is updated.
Conclusion
The Cockpit content platform has a significant vulnerability (CVE-2025-7053) that allows for XSS attacks through user input. It is crucial for users to upgrade to version 2.11.4 or later to mitigate this risk. Additionally, utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
CVE-2025-7053 is a vulnerability in the Cockpit content platform that allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) through manipulated user input.
You can check if your application is affected by using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner, which analyzes your composer.lock file for vulnerabilities.
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized script execution in users' browsers, potentially compromising user data and sessions.
Yes, upgrading to Cockpit version 2.11.4 or later will patch this vulnerability.
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