CVE-2025-47916
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitInvision Community 5.0.0 before 5.0.7 allows remote code execution via crafted template strings to themeeditor.php.
Published May 16, 2025 · Updated Jun 20, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-47916 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Invisioncommunity, Invision Power Board.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 16, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Invision Power Board 5.0.7, Invisioncommunity 5.0.7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
84%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Invision Community 5.0.0 before 5.0.7 allows remote code execution via crafted template strings to themeeditor.php. The issue lies within the themeeditor controller (file: /applications/core/modules/front/system/themeeditor.php), where a protected method named customCss can be invoked by unauthenticated users. This method passes the value of the content parameter to the Theme::makeProcessFunction() method; hence it is evaluated by the template engine. Accordingly, this can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code by providing crafted template strings.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 6, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 16, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| InvisioncommunityInvisioncommunity | See advisory | 5.0.7 |
| Invision Power Board | >= 5.0.0 | 5.0.7 |
Patched Releases
Invision Power Board
5.0.7
Invisioncommunity
5.0.7
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 16, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 16, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 6, 2025
Last updated
Jun 20, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
- CWE-1336 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine
References
- advisoryhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/4
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Invision Community 5.0.0 before 5.0.7 allows remote code execution via crafted template strings to themeeditor.php.
Affected: Invisioncommunity; Invision Power Board versions >= 5.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since May 16, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Invision Power Board 5.0.7, Invisioncommunity 5.0.7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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