dnnsoftware Dnn.Platform up to 10.0.x module title cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in dnnsoftware Dnn.Platform up to 10.0.x. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument module title leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-59546. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in dnnsoftware Dnn.Platform up to 10.0.x. This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument module title with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) is an open-source web content management platform (CMS) in the Microsoft ecosystem. Prior to version 10.1.0, administrators and content editors can set html in module titles that could include javascript which could be used for XSS based attacks. This issue has been patched in version 10.1.0.

The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-59546 since 09/17/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 265789 (Dotnetnuke < 10.1.0 Stored XSS Using Backend Admin Credentials (CVE-2025-59546)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 10.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (265789). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2

VulDB Base Score: 2.4
VulDB Temp Score: 2.3
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NVD Base Score: 4.8
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CNA Base Score: 2.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 265789
Nessus Name: Dotnetnuke < 10.1.0 Stored XSS Using Backend Admin Credentials (CVE-2025-59546)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Dnn.Platform 10.1.0

Timelineinfo

09/17/2025 CVE reserved
09/24/2025 +7 days Advisory disclosed
09/24/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/29/2025 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-gj8m-5492-q98h
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-59546 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-59546
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-325649

Entryinfo

Created: 09/24/2025 07:45
Updated: 09/29/2025 16:18
Changes: 09/24/2025 07:45 (65), 09/25/2025 03:47 (2), 09/29/2025 16:18 (11)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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