eLabFTW up to 5.2.x SVG File Parser cross site scripting
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in eLabFTW up to 5.2.x. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component SVG File Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-62793. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability was found in eLabFTW up to 5.2.x. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component SVG File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:
eLabFTW is an open source electronic lab notebook for research labs. The application served uploaded SVG files inline. Because SVG supports active content, an attacker could upload a crafted SVG that executes script when viewed, resulting in stored XSS under the application origin. A victim who opens the SVG URL or any page embedding it could have their session hijacked, data exfiltrated, or actions performed on their behalf. This vulnerability is fixed n 5.3.0.
The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-62793 since 10/22/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
Upgrading to version 5.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 09b95e38f82f041edac0dd6962c70499e2d8d8e2 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
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Product
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Version
License
Website
- Product: https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CNA Base Score: 6.8
CNA Vector (GitHub_M): 🔒
CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Cross site scriptingCWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: eLabFTW 5.3.0
Patch: 09b95e38f82f041edac0dd6962c70499e2d8d8e2
Timeline
10/22/2025 CVE reserved10/28/2025 Advisory disclosed
10/28/2025 VulDB entry created
10/28/2025 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: GHSA-rq98-8jh9-684f
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-62793 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-62793
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-330190
Entry
Created: 10/28/2025 01:03Changes: 10/28/2025 01:03 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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