CVE-2025-40893: 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 Asset List functionality due to improper validation of network traffic data. An unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted network packets to inject HTML tags into asset attributes. When a victim views the affected assets in the Asset List (and similar functions), the injected HTML renders in their browser, enabling phishing and possibly open redirect attacks. Full XSS exploitation and direct information disclosure are prevented by the existing input validation and Content Security Policy configuration.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in Nozomi Networks Guardian. Specifically, the Asset List feature does not adequately validate network traffic data, allowing an attacker without authentication to send crafted packets that inject HTML into asset attributes. When these assets are viewed, the injected HTML executes in the victim's browser, which can facilitate phishing and open redirect attacks. Existing input validation and Content Security Policy limit the impact by preventing full XSS exploitation and direct data disclosure.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can inject HTML content into asset attributes that render in users' browsers when viewing the Asset List. This can lead to phishing attacks and open redirect scenarios. However, the vulnerability does not allow full cross-site scripting exploitation or direct information disclosure due to existing mitigations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time. Users should monitor Nozomi Networks advisories for updates. Existing input validation and Content Security Policy partially mitigate the risk.
CVE-2025-40893: 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 Asset List functionality due to improper validation of network traffic data. An unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted network packets to inject HTML tags into asset attributes. When a victim views the affected assets in the Asset List (and similar functions), the injected HTML renders in their browser, enabling phishing and possibly open redirect attacks. Full XSS exploitation and direct information disclosure are prevented by the existing input validation and Content Security Policy configuration.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in Nozomi Networks Guardian. Specifically, the Asset List feature does not adequately validate network traffic data, allowing an attacker without authentication to send crafted packets that inject HTML into asset attributes. When these assets are viewed, the injected HTML executes in the victim's browser, which can facilitate phishing and open redirect attacks. Existing input validation and Content Security Policy limit the impact by preventing full XSS exploitation and direct data disclosure.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can inject HTML content into asset attributes that render in users' browsers when viewing the Asset List. This can lead to phishing attacks and open redirect scenarios. However, the vulnerability does not allow full cross-site scripting exploitation or direct information disclosure due to existing mitigations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time. Users should monitor Nozomi Networks advisories for updates. Existing input validation and Content Security Policy partially mitigate the risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Nozomi
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T09:04:25.007Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 694401044eb3efac36886097
Added to database: 12/18/2025, 13:26:28 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 13:08:58 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC
Views: 251
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