CVE-2025-44000
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Publication date: 2026-01-20
Last updated on: 2026-01-29
Assigner: Talos
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| meddream | pacs_server | 7.3.6.870 |
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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-2025-44000 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the sendOruReport functionality of MedDream PACS Premium 7.3.6.870. It occurs because the uid parameter in the Pacs/sendOruReport.php script is directly included in the HTML output without sanitization. If an attacker provides a specially crafted malicious URL with a script in the uid parameter, this script is executed in the victim's browser when the error message is displayed. This allows arbitrary JavaScript code execution without requiring authentication or privileges. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of a victim's browser when they visit a maliciously crafted URL. This can lead to theft of sensitive information such as session cookies, user credentials, or other data accessible via the browser. It can also enable actions like redirecting users to malicious sites or performing unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. Since it is pre-authentication and requires no privileges, any user accessing the vulnerable interface can be impacted. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by sending a specially crafted HTTP GET request to the vulnerable endpoint and observing if the injected script executes. For example, you can use curl to send a request like: curl -i "http://<target>/Pacs/sendOruReport.php?uid=<script>alert(1)</script>" and check if the response contains the injected script code unescaped in the HTML output. If the script is reflected in the response, the system is vulnerable. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include applying the vendor's patch released on December 5, 2025, which fixes the vulnerability by properly sanitizing the uid parameter. Until the patch is applied, you can implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block requests containing suspicious script tags in the uid parameter or restrict access to the sendOruReport.php endpoint to trusted users only. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking on suspicious links can reduce risk. [1]
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided resources do not specify how this reflected XSS vulnerability in MedDream PACS Premium affects compliance with standards such as GDPR or HIPAA.