vulnerability / NVI-00003607 / Revision 5
Winter: Stored XSS through Brand Settings custom styles
GitHub lists this reviewed advisory for winter/wn-backend-module. Published version ranges and source prerequisites are shown below; this is not an inspection of a visitor’s application.
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01 / Meaning
Why it matters
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8.1 high
GitHub source severity; exploitability and local consequence require separate evidence.
As of · GitHub Advisory Database
8.1 HIGH (3.1)
security-advisories@github.com severity; no combined Null risk score.
0.382%
FIRST EPSS model v2026.06.15; exploitation probability over 30 days, percentile 0.32261. Missing scores are unknown.
As of · FIRST EPSS
02 / Applicability
The affected context
Affected versions, configuration prerequisites and known exclusions are public. Confirm each one against the deployed service.
winter/wn-backend-module
source listed<= 1.2.12
### Impact Users with the `backend.manage_branding` ("Customize the back-end") permission can provide custom CSS through **Settings → Customize Backend → Styles** that is compiled through the LESS CSS parser and rendered on every backend page. Previously, the compiled output was not sanitized, which could have allowed a stored XSS attack. Although this is a valid security issue, it's important to note that its severity is relatively low. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would already need to have trusted access to the Winter CMS backend with a specific administrative permission. The Winter CMS maintainers recommend that the `backend.manage_branding` permission only be granted to trusted administrators and developers. A related issue exists in the custom styles field at **Settings → Editor Settings → Markup Styles** (`backend.manage_editor` permission), which uses the same rendering mechanism and is addressed separately. All users are advised to update to the latest version to ensure their systems remain secure. ### Patches This issue has been patched in v1.2.13. ##
winter/wn-backend-module
source listedECOSYSTEM: introduced 0; fixed 1.2.13
### Impact Users with the `backend.manage_branding` ("Customize the back-end") permission can provide custom CSS through **Settings → Customize Backend → Styles** that is compiled through the LESS CSS parser and rendered on every backend page. Previously, the compiled output was not sanitized, which could have allowed a stored XSS attack. Although this is a valid security issue, it's important to note that its severity is relatively low. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would already need to have trusted access to the Winter CMS backend with a specific administrative permission. The Winter CMS maintainers recommend that the `backend.manage_branding` permission only be granted to trusted administrators and developers. A related issue exists in the custom styles field at **Settings → Editor Settings → Markup Styles** (`backend.manage_editor` permission), which uses the same rendering mechanism and is addressed separately. All users are advised to update to the latest version to ensure their systems remain secure. ### Patches This issue has been patched in v1.2.13. ##
03 / Response
What to do next
- investigate
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- vendor patch
The original advisory lists fixed boundaries 1.2.13 for winter/wn-backend-module. Confirm the publisher’s latest guidance.
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04 / Limits
What this report cannot establish
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05 / Provenance
Sources you can inspect
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- GHSA-v7cf-8gh9-gxmj ↗
GitHub Advisory Database · vendor advisory
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- GHSA-v7cf-8gh9-gxmj ↗
GitHub Advisory Database via OSV · vendor advisory
Observed . GitHub-origin advisory, CC-BY-4.0; OSV is an aggregate copy, not independent corroboration.
- CVE-2026-32257 ↗
NIST National Vulnerability Database · official catalog
Observed . This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.
- CVE-2026-32257 ↗
FIRST EPSS · official catalog
Observed . FIRST EPSS; probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, not local compromise. Dataset date/model retained; FIRST services terms apply.
Public revision history
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- Revision 5 ·
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- Revision 4 ·
Dated EPSS estimate updated; this is not a new disclosure or proof of exploitation.
- Revision 3 ·
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- Revision 2 ·
Dated EPSS estimate updated; this is not a new disclosure or proof of exploitation.
- Revision 1 ·
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