CVE-2025-71278

XenForo before 2.3.5 allows OAuth2 client applications to request unauthorized scopes. This affects any customer using OAuth2 clients on any version of XenForo 2.3 prior to 2.3.5, potentially allowing client applications to gain access beyond their intended authorization level.

CVSS v3 8.8 HIGH

8.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/xenforo-oauth2-unauthorized-scope-request	Third Party Advisory
https://xenforo.com/community/threads/xenforo-2-3-5-includes-security-fix-add-ons-released.228812/	Release Notes

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:xenforo:xenforo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-04-01 01:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:03

NVD link : CVE-2025-71278

Mitre link : CVE-2025-71278

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-71278

JSON object : View

Products Affected

xenforo

xenforo

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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