CVE-2025-1169: rems image_compressor_tool Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-1169 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in rems image_compressor_tool. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 31.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 11-02-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 18-02-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Image Compressor Tool 1.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /image-compressor/compressor.php. The manipulation of the argument image leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product 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.
• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.