CVE-2025-40644
Reflected XSS in Riftzilla QRGen Allows Session Hijacking
Publication date: 2026-01-20
Last updated on: 2026-01-20
Assigner: Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE)
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| riftzilla | qrgens | * |
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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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in Riftzilla's QRGen application. It occurs when an attacker sends a malicious URL that manipulates the 'id' parameter in the '/article.php' endpoint, causing arbitrary JavaScript code to execute in the victim's browser. This can lead to theft of sensitive data like session cookies or allow the attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to steal sensitive user data such as session cookies, which can compromise your account security. Additionally, attackers can perform actions on your behalf without your consent, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of your data. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
No solution or patch has been reported at this time. Immediate mitigation steps are not provided in the available resources. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability can lead to the theft of sensitive user data such as session cookies and unauthorized actions on behalf of the user, which may result in non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA that require safeguarding user data and preventing unauthorized access. However, no specific compliance impact is detailed in the provided resources. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
To detect this reflected XSS vulnerability, you can test the '/article.php' endpoint by sending HTTP requests with crafted payloads in the 'id' parameter to see if the input is improperly sanitized and reflected in the response. For example, you can use curl to send a request with a JavaScript payload and observe if it is executed or reflected in the response. A sample command is: curl -i 'http://target-site/article.php?id=<script>alert(1)</script>'. If the script tag is reflected unescaped in the response, the vulnerability is present. Additionally, using web vulnerability scanners that test for reflected XSS can help automate detection. [1]