CVE-2025-53574 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the ptibogxiv Doliconnect product, affecting all versions up to and including 9.3.2. The root cause is improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation, which allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that is reflected back to the user's browser. When a victim interacts with a crafted URL or input, the malicious script executes in their browser context, potentially leading to theft of session cookies, user impersonation, or manipulation of web content. The vulnerability does not require authentication but does require user interaction, such as clicking a malicious link. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.1, with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. No public exploits are currently known, but the vulnerability is published and should be addressed promptly. The lack of available patches in the provided data suggests organizations must monitor vendor advisories closely. The vulnerability's scope change means that exploitation can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component, increasing risk. Reflected XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited in phishing campaigns and can serve as a stepping stone for more severe attacks such as session hijacking or delivering malware payloads.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily to confidentiality and integrity of user data. Attackers can exploit the reflected XSS to steal session tokens, perform actions on behalf of users, or manipulate displayed content, potentially leading to data breaches or fraud. Organizations using Doliconnect in sectors such as finance, healthcare, or government are particularly at risk due to the sensitive nature of data handled. The requirement for user interaction means social engineering or phishing campaigns could be used to trigger exploitation. Although availability is not directly impacted, successful exploitation can erode user trust and lead to reputational damage. The scope change in the CVSS vector indicates that the vulnerability may allow attackers to affect other components or services beyond the immediate vulnerable web page, increasing potential impact. European organizations with public-facing Doliconnect instances are more exposed, especially if they lack robust input validation or Content Security Policies. The absence of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive mitigation before widespread attacks occur.

1. Apply vendor patches immediately once available to address the vulnerability in Doliconnect versions up to 9.3.2. 2. Implement strict input validation on all user-supplied data to ensure that malicious scripts cannot be injected. 3. Use proper output encoding/escaping techniques when rendering user input in web pages to neutralize potentially harmful characters. 4. Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of XSS attacks. 5. Educate users and administrators about phishing risks and the importance of not clicking suspicious links that could trigger reflected XSS. 6. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on web application vulnerabilities, including XSS. 7. Monitor web traffic and logs for unusual patterns that may indicate attempted exploitation. 8. Consider implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block reflected XSS payloads targeting Doliconnect. 9. Isolate Doliconnect instances from critical internal systems to limit potential lateral movement if exploitation occurs. 10. Maintain an incident response plan that includes procedures for handling XSS exploitation scenarios.