Cockpit - Content Platform vulnerable to XSS through name or email argument names
A vulnerability was found in Cockpit versions up to 2.11.3. This issue affects some unknown processing instances of the file /system/users/save. The manipulation of the arguments "name" or "email" leads to cross-site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 2.11.4 will address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure and acted accordingly. A patch and new release were made available very quickly.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composer package | cockpit-hq/cockpit | < 2.11.4 | 2.11.4 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-7053
- https://github.com/Cockpit-HQ/Cockpit/commit/bdcd5e3bc651c0839c7eea807f3eb6af856dbc76
- https://github.com/Cockpit-HQ/Cockpit
- https://github.com/Cockpit-HQ/Cockpit/releases/tag/2.11.4
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.314819
- https://vuldb.com/?id.314819
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.605594
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-79- Platform
- Composer
- Package
cockpit-hq/cockpit- Disclosed
- 04.07.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-j4rj-fgcq-wmqp - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: cockpit-hq/cockpit
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Composer package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 26
- First → latest
- 08.2022 05.2026
- Without a fix
- 9
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 3
- High 13
- Medium 9
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 1
- 2023: 15
- 2024: 2
- 2025: 2
- 2026: 6
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