CVE-2019-25262
Cross-Site Scripting in Razgover Chat Message Handler
Publication date: 2025-12-31
Last updated on: 2025-12-31
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| elinicksic | razgover | * |
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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?
CVE-2019-25262 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Razgover application, specifically in the Chat Message Handler component (file Chattify/send.php). It occurs because the 'msg' argument is not properly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers. This can be exploited remotely and requires some user interaction. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. [1, 2]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious scripts in the context of your users' browsers. This can lead to compromised user sessions, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, or the theft of sensitive information. Although the severity is considered low to moderate (CVSS score around 3.5), it affects the integrity of the application and can be exploited remotely. Applying the patch that sanitizes inputs and improves session management is advised to mitigate these risks. [1, 2]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by checking for the presence of the vulnerable file Chattify/send.php and testing the 'msg' parameter for cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. One method is to use Google dorking with queries like 'inurl:Chattify/send.php' to identify potentially vulnerable targets. Additionally, manual or automated testing tools can be used to inject scripts into the 'msg' parameter to see if they are executed, indicating the presence of the vulnerability. [2]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to apply the patch available at commit 995dd89d0e3ec5522966724be23a5d58ca1bdac3 on GitHub. This patch sanitizes inputs to prevent XSS attacks, improves session and access control, and adds bot protection via Google reCAPTCHA v3. Since the product is no longer supported, applying this patch is critical to resolve the issue. Additionally, enforcing proper input validation and access control can help mitigate the risk. [1, 2]