CVE-2025-40900: CWE-1336 Improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine in Nozomi Networks Guardian
An Angular template injection vulnerability was discovered in the Reports functionality due to improper validation of an input parameter. An authenticated user with report privileges can define a malicious report containing an Angular template payload, or a victim can be socially engineered to import a malicious report template. When the victim views or imports the report, the Angular template executes in their browser context, allowing the attacker to modify application data, or disrupt application availability. 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 special elements used in the Angular template engine within the Reports feature of Nozomi Networks Guardian. An authenticated user with report privileges can create a malicious report embedding an Angular template payload. Alternatively, a victim may be socially engineered to import a malicious report template. Upon viewing or importing the report, the Angular template executes in the victim's browser context, enabling the attacker to alter application data or disrupt application availability. However, the existing input validation and Content Security Policy limit the attacker's ability to perform full cross-site scripting or directly disclose information. No official fix or patch has been disclosed as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with report privileges can inject Angular template payloads that execute in the browser context of users viewing or importing malicious reports. This can lead to modification of application data or disruption of application availability. Full cross-site scripting exploitation and direct information disclosure are mitigated by existing input validation and Content Security Policy. There is no evidence of known exploits 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, limit report privileges to trusted users and educate users to avoid importing untrusted report templates. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2025-40900: CWE-1336 Improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine in Nozomi Networks Guardian
Description
An Angular template injection vulnerability was discovered in the Reports functionality due to improper validation of an input parameter. An authenticated user with report privileges can define a malicious report containing an Angular template payload, or a victim can be socially engineered to import a malicious report template. When the victim views or imports the report, the Angular template executes in their browser context, allowing the attacker to modify application data, or disrupt application availability. Full XSS exploitation and direct information disclosure are prevented by the existing input validation and Content Security Policy configuration.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
Nozomi Networks
Guardian
Nozomi Networks
CMC
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements used in the Angular template engine within the Reports feature of Nozomi Networks Guardian. An authenticated user with report privileges can create a malicious report embedding an Angular template payload. Alternatively, a victim may be socially engineered to import a malicious report template. Upon viewing or importing the report, the Angular template executes in the victim's browser context, enabling the attacker to alter application data or disrupt application availability. However, the existing input validation and Content Security Policy limit the attacker's ability to perform full cross-site scripting or directly disclose information. No official fix or patch has been disclosed as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with report privileges can inject Angular template payloads that execute in the browser context of users viewing or importing malicious reports. This can lead to modification of application data or disruption of application availability. Full cross-site scripting exploitation and direct information disclosure are mitigated by existing input validation and Content Security Policy. There is no evidence of known exploits 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, limit report privileges to trusted users and educate users to avoid importing untrusted report templates. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Nozomi
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T09:04:35.923Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a0c6776ec166c07b0a98c0f
Added to database: 05/19/2026, 13:36:54 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 13:09:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 22:01:29 UTC
Views: 72
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