CVE-2025-40891: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Nozomi Networks Guardian
A Stored HTML Injection vulnerability was discovered in the Time Machine Snapshot Diff functionality due to improper validation of network traffic data. An unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted network packets at two different times to inject HTML tags into asset attributes across two snapshots. Exploitation requires a victim to use the Time Machine Snapshot Diff feature on those specific snapshots and perform specific GUI actions, at which point the injected HTML renders in their browser, enabling phishing and open redirect attacks. Full XSS exploitation is prevented by input validation and Content Security Policy. Attack complexity is high due to multiple required conditions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves stored HTML injection in the Time Machine Snapshot Diff functionality of Nozomi Networks Guardian. An unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted network packets at two different times to inject HTML tags into asset attributes across two snapshots. When a victim uses the Snapshot Diff feature on these snapshots and performs specific GUI actions, the injected HTML renders in their browser, potentially enabling phishing and open redirect attacks. Full XSS exploitation is prevented by existing input validation and Content Security Policy. The attack complexity is high, requiring multiple conditions to be met. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows injection of HTML content that can be rendered in a victim's browser when using the Time Machine Snapshot Diff feature. This can facilitate phishing and open redirect attacks. However, the risk is limited by the high attack complexity, the need for user interaction, and partial mitigations such as input validation and Content Security Policy. There is no indication of full cross-site scripting exploitation or remote code execution. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should be cautious when using the Time Machine Snapshot Diff feature, especially when viewing snapshots that might have been influenced by untrusted network traffic. No direct mitigation steps are provided by the vendor at this time.
CVE-2025-40891: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') in Nozomi Networks Guardian
Description
A Stored HTML Injection vulnerability was discovered in the Time Machine Snapshot Diff functionality due to improper validation of network traffic data. An unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted network packets at two different times to inject HTML tags into asset attributes across two snapshots. Exploitation requires a victim to use the Time Machine Snapshot Diff feature on those specific snapshots and perform specific GUI actions, at which point the injected HTML renders in their browser, enabling phishing and open redirect attacks. Full XSS exploitation is prevented by input validation and Content Security Policy. Attack complexity is high due to multiple required conditions.
CVSS v4.0
Score 2.3low
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves stored HTML injection in the Time Machine Snapshot Diff functionality of Nozomi Networks Guardian. An unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted network packets at two different times to inject HTML tags into asset attributes across two snapshots. When a victim uses the Snapshot Diff feature on these snapshots and performs specific GUI actions, the injected HTML renders in their browser, potentially enabling phishing and open redirect attacks. Full XSS exploitation is prevented by existing input validation and Content Security Policy. The attack complexity is high, requiring multiple conditions to be met. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows injection of HTML content that can be rendered in a victim's browser when using the Time Machine Snapshot Diff feature. This can facilitate phishing and open redirect attacks. However, the risk is limited by the high attack complexity, the need for user interaction, and partial mitigations such as input validation and Content Security Policy. There is no indication of full cross-site scripting exploitation or remote code execution. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should be cautious when using the Time Machine Snapshot Diff feature, especially when viewing snapshots that might have been influenced by untrusted network traffic. No direct mitigation steps are provided by the vendor at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Nozomi
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T09:04:25.006Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 694401044eb3efac36886091
Added to database: 12/18/2025, 13:26:28 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 13:08:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC
Views: 236
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