Overview
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-54346, has been discovered in the Application Server component of Desktop Alert PingAlert versions 6.1.0.11 through 6.1.1.2. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary web script in the user’s browser, potentially leading to session hijacking and data theft.
Technical Details
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input sanitization within the PingAlert Application Server. An attacker can craft a malicious URL containing JavaScript code. When a user clicks on this URL, the server reflects the unsanitized input back to the user’s browser. The browser then executes the malicious JavaScript, allowing the attacker to potentially:
- Steal the user’s session cookies.
- Redirect the user to a phishing website.
- Deface the PingAlert interface.
- Access sensitive data displayed within the PingAlert application.
CVSS Analysis
Due to missing CVSS score information for CVE-2025-54346, its severity is currently classified as N/A. A CVSS score will provide a more precise indicator of the vulnerability’s potential impact. A future update to this advisory will be published when the CVSS score is available.
Possible Impact
A successful exploitation of this XSS vulnerability could have significant consequences:
- Account Compromise: Attackers could gain unauthorized access to user accounts.
- Data Breach: Sensitive information displayed in PingAlert could be exposed.
- Malware Distribution: The vulnerability could be used to distribute malware to users of PingAlert.
- Reputation Damage: Exploitation of this vulnerability could damage the reputation of organizations using Desktop Alert PingAlert.
Mitigation or Patch Steps
Desktop Alert has been notified about this vulnerability and has released a patch to address it. Users of Desktop Alert PingAlert versions 6.1.0.11 through 6.1.1.2 are strongly advised to take the following steps:
- Upgrade to the latest version of Desktop Alert PingAlert. Contact Desktop Alert support to obtain the patched version.
- Apply any security patches provided by Desktop Alert immediately.
- As a temporary mitigation, carefully scrutinize any URLs before clicking on them, especially those originating from untrusted sources.
