CVE-2025-65270
Reflected XSS in ClinCapture EDC 2.2.3 and 3.0 Allows Remote Code Execution
Publication date: 2025-12-22
Last updated on: 2025-12-23
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| clincapture | edc | 2.2.3 |
| clincapture | edc | 3.0 |
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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-2025-65270 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ClinCapture EDC versions 3.0 and 2.2.3. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim's browser by exploiting improper handling of user input that is reflected back without proper sanitization or encoding. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploiting this vulnerability could allow attackers to perform malicious actions such as hijacking user sessions, defacing the website, or redirecting users to malicious sites, potentially compromising user data and trust. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by testing the ClinCapture EDC web application for reflected XSS by injecting JavaScript payloads into input fields or URL parameters and observing if the script executes in the browser. Specific commands or tools are not provided in the resources, but common methods include using web vulnerability scanners or manual testing with payloads such as <script>alert(1)</script> in HTTP requests to see if the input is reflected unsanitized. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying proper input validation and output encoding to ensure user-supplied input is sanitized before being reflected in responses. Additionally, updating ClinCapture EDC to a version that patches this vulnerability (if available) or implementing web application firewalls (WAF) to block malicious payloads can help reduce risk. [1]