CVE-2025-56320
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Publication date: 2025-10-17
Last updated on: 2026-03-04
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| cobblestone_software | enterprise_contract_management_software | 22.2.1 |
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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?
CVE-2025-56320 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Chat Box component of Enterprise Contract Management Portal version 22.4.0. It occurs because the application does not properly sanitize user input or encode output, allowing an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code that gets stored and executed in other users' browsers when they view the chat messages. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the browsers of users interacting with the chat box. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing session cookies, performing actions on behalf of users, or spreading malware, thereby compromising user security and potentially leading to further attacks within the application. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by attempting to reproduce the stored XSS in the Chat Box component. You can log into the Enterprise Contract Management Application, open the Chatbox, select a user to chat with, and send a message containing JavaScript code such as `<script>alert('HELLO')</script>`. If the script executes in the browser of the sender or recipient, the vulnerability is present. There are no specific network commands provided, but testing the chat input for script execution is the primary detection method. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include avoiding the use of the vulnerable chat box component until a patch or update is applied. Restrict user input in the chat box to disallow HTML or JavaScript code, and implement input validation and output encoding to prevent script execution. Additionally, educate users to be cautious of suspicious messages containing scripts. Applying vendor patches or updates once available is critical. [1]