CVE-2025-56526
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Kotaemon 0.11.0 allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.1
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2025-11-18 17:16:04.477000
Last modified
2026-11-05 14:10:00.273000
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