CVE-2025-13469
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-20
Last updated on: 2025-11-20
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| public_knowledge_project | omp | * |
| public_knowledge_project | ojs | * |
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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. |
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the Public Knowledge Project's OMP and OJS versions 3.3.0, 3.4.0, and 3.5.0, specifically in the Payment Instructions Setting Handler component. It involves the manipulation of the 'manualInstructions' argument in the file plugins/paymethod/manual/templates/paymentForm.tpl, which leads to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This means an attacker can remotely inject malicious scripts into the web application, potentially affecting users who interact with the payment form.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks remotely by manipulating the 'manualInstructions' argument. This can lead to the execution of malicious scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially compromising user interactions, stealing session information, or performing unauthorized actions on behalf of users. However, the CVSS scores indicate a relatively low severity, with limited impact on confidentiality and availability, and requiring some privileges and user interaction.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
You should upgrade the affected component to a version that fixes the vulnerability.