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

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2025-65267-in-erpnext-v15-83-2-and-frappe-framework-v15-86-0-improper  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2025-12-03  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2025-65267 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9 · Published 2025-12-03

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.

Technologies: [Frappe ERPNext](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/erpnext), [Frappe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/frappe). Vendors: [Frappe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/frappe).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2025-65267 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2025-65267 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2025-65267?** Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9, published 3 December 2025.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Frappe ERPNext, Frappe. The advisory does not name versions.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2025-65267?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**Am I affected by CVE-2025-65267?** Check whether you run Frappe ERPNext or Frappe. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Affected products

- Frappe ERPNext
- Frappe

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