CVE-2025-52842
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Publication date: 2025-07-02
Last updated on: 2025-12-23
Assigner: Fluid Attacks
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| laundry_project | laundry | 2.3.0 |
| apple | macos | * |
| linux | linux_kernel | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-52842 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Laundry version 2.3.0 running on macOS. It occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When a user accesses a specially crafted malicious link, the attacker can execute scripts in the user's browser, potentially leading to account takeover without requiring any privileges or authentication. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to an attacker hijacking user accounts by exploiting the reflected XSS flaw. If a user clicks on a maliciously crafted link, the attacker can take over their account remotely. This can result in unauthorized access to user data and actions performed on behalf of the user. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in Laundry version 2.3.0 that can be detected by testing the web application for reflected XSS issues. You can use web vulnerability scanners or manual testing by injecting typical XSS payloads into input fields or URL parameters and observing if the input is improperly neutralized and reflected in the response. For example, using curl or wget to send requests with XSS payloads and inspecting the responses can help detect the issue. Specific commands might include: curl "http://target/laundry?input=<script>alert(1)</script>" -i and then checking if the script tag is reflected unescaped in the response. Automated tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite can also be used to scan for reflected XSS vulnerabilities. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no patch is currently available for this vulnerability, immediate mitigation steps include: 1) Educate users to avoid clicking on suspicious or untrusted links that could exploit the reflected XSS. 2) Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block typical XSS attack patterns targeting Laundry. 3) Restrict or monitor access to the Laundry application to trusted users and networks where possible. 4) Consider disabling or limiting features that reflect user input in URLs or forms until a patch is released. 5) Monitor for any suspicious activity or account takeovers. Applying input validation and output encoding on the server side is the ultimate fix but requires vendor patching. [1]