CVE-2025-51857
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Publication date: 2025-08-05
Last updated on: 2025-08-05
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| halo | halo | 2.20.18 |
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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-2025-51857 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the reconcile method of the AttachmentReconciler class in the Halo system version 2.20.18 LTS and earlier. It can be exploited via the upload functionality, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute within the context of the affected application. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute unauthorized scripts in the application, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions that compromise the security and integrity of the system and its users. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should avoid using the affected version 2.20.18 LTS of the Halo system or disable the upload functionality that is vulnerable to XSS attacks until a patch or update is available. Additionally, applying input validation and sanitization on uploaded content can help prevent malicious script injection. [1]