CVE-2025-68037: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Atlas Gondal Export Media URLs
CVE-2025-68037 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the Export Media URLs component of the Atlas Gondal product, affecting versions up to 2. 2. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of user input during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Exploitation does not require authentication and can be triggered via crafted URLs, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations using the affected product. Mitigation requires prompt input validation and output encoding, alongside patching once available. Countries with significant use of Atlas Gondal products, especially in sectors reliant on media export functionalities, are at higher risk. Given the ease of exploitation and potential impact on confidentiality and integrity, this vulnerability is assessed as high severity. Defenders should prioritize monitoring for suspicious URL parameters and implement web application firewalls to reduce exposure until patches are applied.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-68037 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the Export Media URLs feature of the Atlas Gondal product line, affecting all versions up to 2.2. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during the generation of web pages, specifically within the export-media-urls functionality. This flaw allows attackers to craft malicious URLs that, when visited by unsuspecting users, execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser. Such reflected XSS attacks do not require stored payloads or persistent injection, making them easier to exploit via phishing or social engineering. The lack of a CVSS score indicates that the vulnerability has not yet been fully scored, but its characteristics suggest a high risk. The vulnerability can lead to session hijacking, theft of sensitive information, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user, or redirection to malicious websites. No patches or fixes have been officially released at the time of publication, and no known exploits have been detected in the wild. The vulnerability was reserved in December 2025 and published in February 2026, indicating recent discovery. The affected product, Atlas Gondal Export Media URLs, is used in media export operations, which may be critical in various organizational workflows. The vulnerability's exploitation requires no authentication and can be triggered through crafted URLs, increasing its attack surface. The absence of CWE identifiers limits detailed classification, but the nature of the issue aligns with CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation).
Potential Impact
The impact of CVE-2025-68037 on organizations worldwide can be significant, especially for those relying on Atlas Gondal's Export Media URLs functionality. Successful exploitation can compromise user confidentiality by stealing session cookies or other sensitive data accessible via the browser. Integrity may be affected if attackers execute unauthorized actions on behalf of users, such as changing settings or uploading malicious content. Availability impact is generally limited in reflected XSS but could occur indirectly through browser crashes or exploitation chains. The ease of exploitation without authentication or user privileges broadens the potential victim pool, including external users and internal staff. Organizations handling sensitive media exports or operating in regulated industries may face compliance and reputational risks if exploited. Additionally, attackers could use this vulnerability as a stepping stone for more complex attacks, including phishing campaigns or lateral movement within networks. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not preclude future active exploitation. Overall, the vulnerability poses a high risk to confidentiality and integrity with moderate impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
To mitigate CVE-2025-68037 effectively, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Apply strict input validation on all parameters used in the export-media-urls functionality, ensuring that user-supplied data is sanitized and disallowed characters or scripts are filtered out. 2) Employ context-aware output encoding (e.g., HTML entity encoding) when reflecting user input in web pages to prevent script execution. 3) Deploy or update Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting reflected XSS attack patterns, particularly those involving the affected URL parameters. 4) Monitor web server and application logs for unusual or suspicious URL requests that may indicate attempted exploitation. 5) Educate users and administrators about the risks of clicking on untrusted links, especially those related to media export features. 6) Coordinate with the vendor, Atlas Gondal, to obtain and apply patches or updates as soon as they become available. 7) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on input handling in web applications. 8) Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific vulnerable component and attack vectors.
Affected Countries
United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Japan, South Korea, India, Brazil
CVE-2025-68037: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Atlas Gondal Export Media URLs
Description
CVE-2025-68037 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the Export Media URLs component of the Atlas Gondal product, affecting versions up to 2. 2. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of user input during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Exploitation does not require authentication and can be triggered via crafted URLs, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations using the affected product. Mitigation requires prompt input validation and output encoding, alongside patching once available. Countries with significant use of Atlas Gondal products, especially in sectors reliant on media export functionalities, are at higher risk. Given the ease of exploitation and potential impact on confidentiality and integrity, this vulnerability is assessed as high severity. Defenders should prioritize monitoring for suspicious URL parameters and implement web application firewalls to reduce exposure until patches are applied.
AI-Powered Analysis
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-68037 is a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the Export Media URLs feature of the Atlas Gondal product line, affecting all versions up to 2.2. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of user-supplied input during the generation of web pages, specifically within the export-media-urls functionality. This flaw allows attackers to craft malicious URLs that, when visited by unsuspecting users, execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser. Such reflected XSS attacks do not require stored payloads or persistent injection, making them easier to exploit via phishing or social engineering. The lack of a CVSS score indicates that the vulnerability has not yet been fully scored, but its characteristics suggest a high risk. The vulnerability can lead to session hijacking, theft of sensitive information, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user, or redirection to malicious websites. No patches or fixes have been officially released at the time of publication, and no known exploits have been detected in the wild. The vulnerability was reserved in December 2025 and published in February 2026, indicating recent discovery. The affected product, Atlas Gondal Export Media URLs, is used in media export operations, which may be critical in various organizational workflows. The vulnerability's exploitation requires no authentication and can be triggered through crafted URLs, increasing its attack surface. The absence of CWE identifiers limits detailed classification, but the nature of the issue aligns with CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation).
Potential Impact
The impact of CVE-2025-68037 on organizations worldwide can be significant, especially for those relying on Atlas Gondal's Export Media URLs functionality. Successful exploitation can compromise user confidentiality by stealing session cookies or other sensitive data accessible via the browser. Integrity may be affected if attackers execute unauthorized actions on behalf of users, such as changing settings or uploading malicious content. Availability impact is generally limited in reflected XSS but could occur indirectly through browser crashes or exploitation chains. The ease of exploitation without authentication or user privileges broadens the potential victim pool, including external users and internal staff. Organizations handling sensitive media exports or operating in regulated industries may face compliance and reputational risks if exploited. Additionally, attackers could use this vulnerability as a stepping stone for more complex attacks, including phishing campaigns or lateral movement within networks. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not preclude future active exploitation. Overall, the vulnerability poses a high risk to confidentiality and integrity with moderate impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
To mitigate CVE-2025-68037 effectively, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Apply strict input validation on all parameters used in the export-media-urls functionality, ensuring that user-supplied data is sanitized and disallowed characters or scripts are filtered out. 2) Employ context-aware output encoding (e.g., HTML entity encoding) when reflecting user input in web pages to prevent script execution. 3) Deploy or update Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting reflected XSS attack patterns, particularly those involving the affected URL parameters. 4) Monitor web server and application logs for unusual or suspicious URL requests that may indicate attempted exploitation. 5) Educate users and administrators about the risks of clicking on untrusted links, especially those related to media export features. 6) Coordinate with the vendor, Atlas Gondal, to obtain and apply patches or updates as soon as they become available. 7) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on input handling in web applications. 8) Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific vulnerable component and attack vectors.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-15T10:01:03.747Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6998c9edbe58cf853bab8537
Added to database: 2/20/2026, 8:54:05 PM
Last enriched: 2/20/2026, 9:20:10 PM
Last updated: 2/21/2026, 4:10:41 AM
Views: 1
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