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Modsecurity CVE-2025-54571

MEDIUM
Unchecked Return Value (CWE-252)
2025-08-06 security-advisories@github.com
Nginx Apache XSS Modsecurity Red Hat Suse
6.9
CVSS 4.0 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
6.9 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
SUSE
6.1 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Red Hat
5.3 MEDIUM
qualitative

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
X

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 19:05 vuln.today
Patch released
Mar 28, 2026 - 19:05 nvd
Patch available
PoC Detected
Nov 03, 2025 - 19:16 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Aug 06, 2025 - 00:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

ModSecurity is an open source, cross platform web application firewall (WAF) engine for Apache, IIS and Nginx. In versions 2.9.11 and below, an attacker can override the HTTP response’s Content-Type, which could lead to several issues depending on the HTTP scenario. For example, we have demonstrated the potential for XSS and arbitrary script source code disclosure in the latest version of mod_security2. This issue is fixed in version 2.9.12.

AnalysisAI

ModSecurity is an open source, cross platform web application firewall (WAF) engine for Apache, IIS and Nginx. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-252. ModSecurity is an open source, cross platform web application firewall (WAF) engine for Apache, IIS and Nginx. In versions 2.9.11 and below, an attacker can override the HTTP response’s Content-Type, which could lead to several issues depending on the HTTP scenario. For example, we have demonstrated the potential for XSS and arbitrary script source code disclosure in the latest version of mod_security2. This issue is fixed in version 2.9.12. Affected products include: Owasp Modsecurity. Version information: version 2.9.12..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

Severity: Medium
Product Status
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP6 SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Server Applications 15 SP6 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP6 Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP7 SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Server Applications 15 SP7 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP7 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP7 Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server LTSS Extended Security 12 SP5 Fixed
openSUSE Leap 15.6 Fixed

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