CVE-2025-14538 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in yangshare's warehouseManager 仓库管理系统 version 1.1.0, specifically within the addCustomer function of the CustomerManageHandler.java file. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient sanitization or encoding of the 'Name' parameter, which an attacker can manipulate to inject malicious JavaScript code. This flaw allows remote attackers to craft malicious inputs that, when processed by the vulnerable function, execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requires low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges (PR:L) but does require user interaction (UI:P), and impacts integrity slightly (VI:L) without affecting confidentiality or availability. The vulnerability does not require authentication, making it accessible to unauthenticated remote attackers. While no public exploit code is currently known to be actively used in the wild, the public disclosure of the vulnerability increases the risk of exploitation. The XSS can be leveraged for session hijacking, phishing, or defacement attacks, potentially compromising user trust and leading to further exploitation within affected environments. The vulnerability is categorized as medium severity with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1. No official patches or updates have been linked yet, indicating that affected organizations must implement interim mitigations. The vulnerability is specific to version 1.1.0 of warehouseManager, so other versions may not be affected. Given the nature of the product—a warehouse management system—this vulnerability could impact supply chain and logistics operations if exploited.

For European organizations, exploitation of this XSS vulnerability could lead to unauthorized script execution in the browsers of users interacting with the warehouseManager system. This can result in session hijacking, enabling attackers to impersonate legitimate users, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive operational data or manipulation of warehouse management processes. Phishing attacks could be facilitated by injecting deceptive content, undermining user trust and potentially causing financial or reputational damage. While the vulnerability does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability, the indirect effects on integrity and user trust can disrupt business operations, especially in logistics and supply chain sectors critical to European economies. Organizations relying on warehouseManager 1.1.0 without mitigation may face increased risk of targeted attacks, particularly if attackers combine this XSS with other vulnerabilities or social engineering tactics. The lack of known active exploits provides a window for remediation, but the public disclosure heightens the urgency to address the issue proactively.

1. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on the 'Name' parameter within the addCustomer function to neutralize malicious scripts before processing. 2. Apply proper output encoding (e.g., HTML entity encoding) when rendering user-supplied data in web pages to prevent script execution. 3. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of untrusted scripts in the browser context. 4. Monitor and audit logs for unusual input patterns or repeated attempts to exploit the addCustomer function. 5. Restrict access to the warehouseManager system to trusted networks or VPNs to reduce exposure. 6. Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or submitting untrusted data. 7. Coordinate with yangshare for timely patches or updates and plan for immediate deployment once available. 8. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block common XSS payloads targeting this vulnerability. 9. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on input handling in warehouseManager. 10. Isolate the affected system from critical infrastructure where feasible to limit potential lateral movement.