DSpace JSPUI 6.5 XSS via filter_type_1 in Search/Discover
CVE-2025-61190 Published on March 27, 2026

A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in DSpace JSPUI 6.5 within the search/discover filtering functionality. The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input via the filter_type_1 parameter.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2025-61190 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2025-61190. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
CHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
LOW
Integrity Impact:
LOW
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

What is a XSS Vulnerability?

The software 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.

CVE-2025-61190 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.


Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.06%
Percentile
18.36%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.