# CVE-2025-65267: In ERPNext v15.83.2 and Frappe Framework v15.86.0, improper validation of uploaded SVG avatar images allows attackers to embed malicious Jav

- Severity: CVSS 9.0 (Critical), CISA-ADP
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2025-12-03 · Updated: 2025-12-03

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

In ERPNext v15.83.2 and Frappe Framework v15.86.0, improper validation of uploaded SVG avatar images allows attackers to embed malicious JavaScript. The payload executes when an administrator clicks the image link to view the avatar, resulting in stored cross-site scripting (XSS). Successful exploitation may lead to account takeover, privilege escalation, or full compromise of the affected ERPNext instance.

## What to do

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## References

- https://github.com/frappe/frappe
- https://github.com/frappe/erpnext
- https://github.com/PhDg1410/CVE/tree/main/CVE-2025-65267

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