CVE-2025-15175
Cross-Site Scripting in SohuTV CacheCloud AppController
Publication date: 2025-12-29
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| sohutv | cachecloud | * |
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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 SohuTV CacheCloud up to version 3.2.0, specifically in the doAppList/appCommandAnalysis function of the AppController.java file. It allows an attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by manipulating inputs remotely. This means malicious scripts can be injected and executed in the context of the affected application.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to cross-site scripting attacks, which may allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in users' browsers. This can result in unauthorized actions, such as stealing session tokens, redirecting users to malicious sites, or performing actions on behalf of the user without their consent. Although the impact on confidentiality and availability is rated low, the integrity of user interactions can be compromised.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by testing the affected endpoints `/admin/app/list` and `/admin/app/commandAnalysis` for reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) by injecting malicious payloads into user-controllable parameters such as `appParam` and `firstCommand`. For example, sending crafted HTTP POST requests with payloads containing script tags or event handlers to these endpoints and observing if the payload is reflected unescaped in the response indicates the presence of the vulnerability. A proof-of-concept Python script is available that sends such requests with malicious payloads to confirm exploitation. Specific commands involve using tools like curl or Python requests to POST data with XSS payloads to these endpoints, e.g.: curl -X POST -d 'appParam=<script>alert(1)</script>' https://target/admin/app/list or curl -X POST -d 'firstCommand=</scRipT><SCriPt>alert("zast-xss")</ScriPt>' https://target/admin/app/commandAnalysis. Monitoring HTTP responses for execution or reflection of injected scripts confirms detection. [2, 4]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting access to the affected endpoints `/admin/app/list` and `/admin/app/commandAnalysis` to trusted users only, such as by implementing strict authentication and authorization controls. Since no official patch or fix has been provided yet, consider disabling or limiting use of the vulnerable CacheCloud versions (up to 3.2.0) or replacing the software with an alternative product. Additionally, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting these endpoints can help reduce risk. Avoid exposing these endpoints publicly until a proper fix is available. [1]