CVE-2025-40901: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Nozomi Networks Guardian
A Stored HTML Injection vulnerability was discovered in the Credentials Manager functionality due to improper validation of an input parameter. An authenticated user with administrative privileges can define a malicious identity containing HTML tags. When a victim attempts to delete the affected identity, 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 the Credentials Manager functionality of Nozomi Networks Guardian. An authenticated user with administrative privileges can insert malicious HTML tags into an identity record. When a victim user attempts to delete the affected identity, the injected HTML executes in their browser context. Although the vulnerability allows some phishing and open redirect attack vectors, full XSS exploitation and direct data leaks are mitigated by existing input validation and Content Security Policy. No official fix or patch has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrative access can inject malicious HTML that executes in the browser of users deleting the affected identity, enabling phishing and possibly open redirect attacks. However, the risk is limited as full cross-site scripting exploitation and direct information disclosure are prevented by existing controls. The vulnerability requires authenticated administrative privileges and user interaction to trigger.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and exercise caution when deleting identities. Existing input validation and Content Security Policy provide partial mitigation.
CVE-2025-40901: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Nozomi Networks Guardian
Description
A Stored HTML Injection vulnerability was discovered in the Credentials Manager functionality due to improper validation of an input parameter. An authenticated user with administrative privileges can define a malicious identity containing HTML tags. When a victim attempts to delete the affected identity, 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 4.8medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in the Credentials Manager functionality of Nozomi Networks Guardian. An authenticated user with administrative privileges can insert malicious HTML tags into an identity record. When a victim user attempts to delete the affected identity, the injected HTML executes in their browser context. Although the vulnerability allows some phishing and open redirect attack vectors, full XSS exploitation and direct data leaks are mitigated by existing input validation and Content Security Policy. No official fix or patch has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with administrative access can inject malicious HTML that executes in the browser of users deleting the affected identity, enabling phishing and possibly open redirect attacks. However, the risk is limited as full cross-site scripting exploitation and direct information disclosure are prevented by existing controls. The vulnerability requires authenticated administrative privileges and user interaction to trigger.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict administrative access to trusted users only and exercise caution when deleting identities. Existing input validation and Content Security Policy provide partial mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Nozomi
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T09:04:35.923Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0c6776ec166c07b0a98c12
Added to database: 05/19/2026, 13:36:54 UTC
Last enriched: 06/10/2026, 10:15:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:55 UTC
Views: 47
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