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CVE-2025-29688: n/a

Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2025-29688cvecve-2025-29688
Published: Wed May 14 2025 (05/14/2025, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE
Vendor/Project: n/a
Product: n/a

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OA System before v2025.01.01 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the title parameter at /daymanager/daymanageabilitycontroller.java.

AI-Powered Analysis

AILast updated: 07/06/2025, 11:55:42 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-29688 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the OA System prior to version 2025.01.01. The vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of user-supplied input in the 'title' parameter handled by the /daymanager/daymanageabilitycontroller.java component. An attacker can craft a malicious payload injected into this parameter, which is then reflected and executed as arbitrary web scripts or HTML in the context of the victim's browser. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79, indicating a failure to properly neutralize input that is later interpreted as executable code by the browser. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.1, categorizing it as a medium severity issue. The vector details indicate that the attack can be performed remotely over the network (AV:N), requires no privileges (PR:N), but does require user interaction (UI:R), and the scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability affects resources beyond the vulnerable component. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity to a limited extent (C:L/I:L) but does not impact availability (A:N). No known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date, and no patches or vendor advisories are currently linked. The vulnerability could allow attackers to steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of users, or manipulate displayed content, potentially leading to phishing or further compromise within affected environments.

Potential Impact

For European organizations using the OA System, this XSS vulnerability poses a moderate risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information such as session tokens or user credentials, enabling attackers to impersonate legitimate users. This can result in data breaches, unauthorized access to internal resources, or manipulation of business-critical workflows. Since the vulnerability requires user interaction, targeted phishing campaigns could be employed to trick users into clicking malicious links. The integrity of displayed information could be compromised, undermining trust in the system. While availability is not directly impacted, the indirect consequences of compromised user accounts or data leakage could disrupt business operations. Organizations in regulated sectors such as finance, healthcare, or government may face compliance risks if sensitive data is exposed. Additionally, the cross-site scripting flaw could be leveraged as a stepping stone for more sophisticated attacks within the network.

Mitigation Recommendations

European organizations should prioritize upgrading the OA System to version 2025.01.01 or later once available, as this will likely include a fix for the vulnerability. In the absence of an immediate patch, organizations should implement strict input validation and output encoding on the 'title' parameter to neutralize malicious scripts. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting this endpoint. Security teams should conduct user awareness training to reduce the risk of successful phishing attempts exploiting this vulnerability. Additionally, employing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can help mitigate the impact of XSS by restricting the execution of unauthorized scripts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on web application inputs are recommended to identify and remediate similar issues proactively. Monitoring logs for unusual activity related to the /daymanager/daymanageabilitycontroller.java endpoint can aid in early detection of exploitation attempts.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
mitre
Date Reserved
2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Cisa Enriched
true
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 682cd0fb1484d88663aec70c

Added to database: 5/20/2025, 6:59:07 PM

Last enriched: 7/6/2025, 11:55:42 AM

Last updated: 7/30/2025, 1:42:51 PM

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