CVE-2025-14701

HIGH

Published Dec 17, 2025 Modified Dec 23, 2025 CWE-79

Description

An input neutralization vulnerability in the Server MOTD component of Crafty Controller allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to perform stored XSS via server MOTD modification.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
craftycontrol	crafty_controller	< 4.6.2

References

Other References

https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/issues/647

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-14701? +

An input neutralization vulnerability in the Server MOTD component of Crafty Controller allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to perform stored XSS via server MOTD modification. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-14701? +

CVE-2025-14701 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-14701? +

CVE-2025-14701 affects products from craftycontrol, specifically: crafty_controller. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-14701? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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