CVE-2025-9225 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in the web interface of Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) software versions prior to 3.0.0. This vulnerability arises due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified under CWE-79. Specifically, the MiR Robots' web interface fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input, allowing malicious actors to inject and store arbitrary JavaScript code. When a legitimate user accesses the affected web interface, the malicious script executes in their browser context. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as session hijacking, credential theft, or manipulation of the robot's web interface. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, indicating a medium severity level. The vector details reveal that the attack can be launched remotely over the network (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), but requires privileges (PR:L) and user interaction (UI:R). The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent (C:L/I:L/A:L). No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. Given the critical operational role of MiR Robots in industrial and logistics environments, exploitation of this vulnerability could disrupt automated workflows or lead to unauthorized access to robot controls via the web interface. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 3.0.0, which implies that organizations running legacy MiR software are at risk until they upgrade or apply mitigations.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-9225 can be significant, especially those relying on MiR Robots for automation in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Exploitation could allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of authorized users, potentially leading to theft of credentials or session tokens, unauthorized command execution, or manipulation of robot operations. This could result in operational disruptions, safety hazards, or data leakage. Given the integration of MiR Robots into critical industrial processes, even limited integrity or availability impacts could cause production delays or safety incidents. Confidentiality impacts, while limited, could expose sensitive operational data or user credentials. The requirement for low privileges and user interaction means insider threats or targeted phishing campaigns could facilitate exploitation. The absence of known exploits suggests a window for proactive defense, but also the need for vigilance as attackers may develop exploits. European organizations must consider the operational criticality of affected robots and the potential cascading effects on supply chains and industrial automation.

1. Upgrade MiR Robots software to version 3.0.0 or later as soon as it becomes available, since this version addresses the vulnerability. 2. Until patches are available, restrict access to the MiR Robots web interface using network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure to trusted personnel only. 3. Implement strong authentication and session management controls to reduce the risk posed by stored XSS, including multi-factor authentication where possible. 4. Conduct user training to raise awareness about phishing and social engineering attacks that could trigger user interaction required for exploitation. 5. Monitor web interface logs for unusual input patterns or repeated attempts to inject scripts. 6. Employ web application firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block malicious script payloads targeting the MiR Robots interface. 7. Regularly audit and sanitize all user inputs in any custom integrations or extensions interacting with the MiR Robots web interface. 8. Establish incident response plans specific to industrial robot compromise scenarios to quickly isolate and remediate affected systems.