CVE-2025-9208
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Stored XSS in OpenText Web Site Management Server

Publication date: 2026-02-19

Last updated on: 2026-02-27

Assigner: OpenText

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in OpenText™ Web Site Management Server allows Stored XSS. The vulnerability could execute malicious scripts on the client side when the download query parameter is removed from the file URL, allowing attackers to compromise user sessions and data. This issue affects Web Site Management Server: 16.7.X, 16.8, 16.8.1.
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Published
2026-02-19
Last Modified
2026-02-27
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-9208
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Vendor Product Version / Range
opentext web_site_management_server to 16.8.1 (inc)
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in OpenText™ Web Site Management Server. It occurs due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, when the download query parameter is removed from the file URL, malicious scripts can be executed on the client side.

This allows attackers to inject and run malicious code within the context of the affected web application.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow attackers to compromise user sessions and data by executing malicious scripts on the client side. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the user, theft of sensitive information, and potential further exploitation of the affected system.

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