CVE-2025-61454 identifies a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Bhabishya-123 E-commerce platform version 1.0. The vulnerability resides in the search endpoint where the /search parameter accepts user input that is not properly sanitized or encoded before being reflected in the HTML response. This lack of input validation allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code, which executes in the context of the victim's browser when they visit a crafted URL or submit a manipulated search query. Such XSS vulnerabilities can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, unauthorized actions on behalf of the user, or delivery of malware. Although no specific affected versions are listed and no patch links are provided, the vulnerability is publicly disclosed as of October 2025, with no known exploits in the wild yet. The absence of a CVSS score requires an assessment based on the vulnerability’s characteristics: it does not require authentication or user interaction beyond visiting a malicious link, and it impacts confidentiality and integrity primarily by enabling client-side attacks. The vulnerability is typical of reflected XSS flaws common in web applications that fail to properly sanitize user input before rendering it in responses.

For European organizations using Bhabishya-123 E-commerce 1.0, this XSS vulnerability could lead to significant risks including theft of user credentials, session tokens, and personal data, undermining customer trust and potentially violating data protection regulations such as GDPR. Attackers could exploit this flaw to perform phishing attacks, redirect users to malicious sites, or manipulate the user interface to conduct fraudulent transactions. The impact extends to reputational damage and financial loss due to compromised user accounts or regulatory penalties. Since e-commerce platforms are critical for business operations and customer engagement, any compromise could disrupt service availability and integrity. The vulnerability’s exploitation does not require authentication, increasing the attack surface. Although no active exploitation is reported, the public disclosure increases the risk of future attacks, especially if patches or mitigations are not promptly applied.

To mitigate CVE-2025-61454, organizations should immediately implement strict input validation and output encoding on the /search parameter to ensure that all user-supplied data is sanitized before being reflected in HTML responses. Employing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can help restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. Regularly update and patch the Bhabishya-123 platform as vendor fixes become available. Conduct thorough security testing, including automated and manual penetration testing focused on input handling and XSS vectors. Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Monitor web traffic and logs for unusual requests or patterns indicative of attempted exploitation. Additionally, implement multi-factor authentication and session management best practices to reduce the impact of potential session hijacking. Finally, inform users about the risk and encourage cautious behavior when clicking on links.