CVE-2025-11950 identifies a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in EduAsist, a software product developed by KNOWHY Advanced Technology Trading Ltd. Co. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-79, which involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, the application fails to adequately sanitize or encode user-supplied input before reflecting it back in web pages, enabling attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code. This reflected XSS requires no prior authentication and can be triggered when a user clicks on a crafted URL or interacts with manipulated input fields. The vulnerability affects EduAsist versions up to the date 27022026, with no patches or vendor acknowledgments available as of the publication date. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.3 (medium severity), with attack vector as network (remote), low attack complexity, no privileges required, but requiring user interaction. The impact includes potential partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user sessions or data. While no known exploits have been reported in the wild, the lack of vendor response and patch availability increases the risk profile. The vulnerability could be exploited to steal session cookies, perform phishing, or execute unauthorized actions on behalf of users. Mitigation requires implementing proper input validation, output encoding, and deploying security controls such as Content Security Policy (CSP) and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs).

The reflected XSS vulnerability in EduAsist can lead to significant security risks for organizations using this software, particularly in educational environments where sensitive student and staff data may be processed. Exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim’s browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, theft of credentials, unauthorized actions, or distribution of malware. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of user data and may disrupt availability if malicious scripts perform denial-of-service actions. Given the remote attack vector and no requirement for authentication, the attack surface is broad, especially if users can be tricked into clicking malicious links. The absence of vendor patches or communication increases the window of exposure. Organizations relying on EduAsist may face reputational damage, regulatory compliance issues, and operational disruptions if the vulnerability is exploited. Although no active exploits are known, the medium severity rating and ease of exploitation through social engineering make this a credible threat.

To mitigate CVE-2025-11950, organizations should implement multiple layers of defense: 1) Apply strict input validation on all user-supplied data, ensuring only expected characters and formats are accepted. 2) Employ context-appropriate output encoding (e.g., HTML entity encoding) before reflecting input back in web pages to neutralize malicious scripts. 3) Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of XSS attacks. 4) Use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block reflected XSS attack patterns targeting EduAsist endpoints. 5) Educate users about the risks of clicking unsolicited or suspicious links, especially those related to EduAsist. 6) Monitor web application logs for unusual input patterns or error messages indicative of attempted exploitation. 7) Engage with the vendor or consider alternative solutions if no patch is forthcoming, and isolate or restrict access to vulnerable instances where possible. 8) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities proactively.