CVE-2025-3478: OpenText Enterprise Security Manager · Cross-site Scripting
Affects OpenText Enterprise Security ManagerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.5 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OpenText OpenText Enterprise Security Manager | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate monitoring for unusual or suspicious activity within OpenText Enterprise Security Manager, including unexpected script execution or anomalous user behavior.
- Implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts within the application context.
- Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules tailored to detect and block XSS payloads targeting this product.
- Conduct thorough input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data within the application, especially in custom configurations or extensions.
- Limit user privileges to the minimum necessary to reduce the impact of potential exploitation.
- Educate users on phishing and social engineering risks to minimize the likelihood of triggering the stored XSS.
- Engage with OpenText for timely patch releases and apply updates as soon as they become available.
- Consider isolating the OpenText Enterprise Security Manager interface within a segmented network zone to limit exposure.
- Regularly review and audit logs for indicators of compromise related to XSS attacks. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on compensating controls and proactive monitoring tailored to the product and vulnerability specifics.
Description
A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in OpenText Enterprise Security Manager. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited.