CVE-2025-53924
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-16
Last updated on: 2025-07-18
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| emlog | emlog | to 2.5.17 (inc) |
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue in Emlog versions before pro-2.5.17. Authenticated remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML code via the siteurl parameter. This results in stored XSS, meaning the malicious code is saved and executed when someone clicks on a crafted link.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially leading to theft of user credentials, session hijacking, or other malicious actions. Since the XSS is stored, it can affect multiple users who access the injected content.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no patched versions exist as of the publication date, immediate mitigation steps include restricting authenticated user access to the siteurl parameter, implementing input validation and sanitization on the siteurl parameter to prevent script injection, and monitoring for suspicious activity involving this parameter. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking on suspicious links can help reduce risk.