Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-52206 is a cross-site scripting issue in ISPConfig 3.3.0 on the system status webpage. A successful attack would require a user to interact with malicious content and could expose limited information in that user’s browser session. No cited source indicates active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a routine but timely web administration panel fix. Business urgency is higher where ISPConfig is internet-facing or used by privileged administrators. Prioritize verification and vendor-guided updating, but current public evidence does not support emergency exploitation claims.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 XSS in ISPConfig 3.3.0 via the system status webpage. CVSS 3.1 is 4.7: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, low confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations running ISPConfig 3.3.0, especially internet-accessible administration interfaces, are the likely exposure group. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, but the CVE title and description specifically name ISPConfig 3.3.0.
Exploitation context
Exploitation requires user interaction, such as an administrator or user viewing crafted content related to the vulnerable page. The source bundle does not provide payload details, proof of exploitation, or evidence of broad scanning. The CVE is not listed as KEV.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, and ISPConfig security-update reference. The exact XSS variant and affected parameter are not provided in the bundle. Avoid assuming versions beyond ISPConfig 3.3.0 unless vendor material confirms them.
Mitigation direction
- Review ISPConfig’s 3.3.0p2 security update guidance.
- Upgrade affected ISPConfig 3.3.0 deployments if vendor guidance confirms applicability.
- Restrict access to ISPConfig administration interfaces to trusted networks.
- Educate administrators to avoid untrusted links while remediation is pending.
Validation and detection
- Inventory ISPConfig instances and identify any running version 3.3.0.
- Confirm whether ISPConfig 3.3.0p2 or later is installed where applicable.
- Review vendor advisory details for affected paths and fixed versions.
- Check web and admin logs for unusual system status page activity.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N2.81.4CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ispconfig.org/blog/ispconfig-3-3-0p2-released-security-update/CVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.