Overview
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-66574, has been discovered in TranzAxis version 3.2.41.10.26. This flaw allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts via the `Open Object in Tree` endpoint. Successful exploitation could lead to session cookie theft and potential privilege escalation, posing a significant risk to affected systems.
Technical Details
The vulnerability lies within the `Open Object in Tree` endpoint. Specifically, the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before rendering it within the application’s context. An attacker, having valid user credentials, can inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the system. This code will then be executed in the browsers of other users who access the affected functionality. This is a stored XSS vulnerability, meaning the malicious script is persistently stored on the server.
The attack vector involves crafting a malicious request to the `Open Object in Tree` endpoint that includes the JavaScript payload within a parameter that is not properly sanitized. When another authenticated user interacts with the injected object, the payload executes within their browser session.
CVSS Analysis
Due to the limited information available, a CVSS score is currently unavailable (N/A). However, given the potential for session hijacking and privilege escalation, this vulnerability should be considered a serious threat. A thorough risk assessment should be conducted based on your specific environment.
Possible Impact
The impact of exploiting CVE-2025-66574 can be severe:
- Session Cookie Theft: Attackers can steal session cookies, allowing them to impersonate legitimate users and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and functionality.
- Privilege Escalation: In some cases, attackers may be able to escalate their privileges, gaining administrative control over the TranzAxis system.
- Data Manipulation: Attackers could potentially modify data within the application, leading to data corruption or financial loss.
- Defacement: The application’s interface could be defaced, damaging the organization’s reputation.
Mitigation and Patch Steps
Unfortunately, a specific patch for CVE-2025-66574 is not publicly available at the time of writing. Therefore, the following mitigation steps are recommended:
- Contact Compass Plus Technologies: Reach out to Compass Plus Technologies directly to inquire about a patch or updated version of TranzAxis that addresses this vulnerability. Express the urgency of the matter.
- Input Validation: Implement robust input validation on the server-side for all user-supplied data, especially within the `Open Object in Tree` endpoint. Sanitize and encode data before rendering it in the application’s interface.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block XSS attacks targeting the `Open Object in Tree` endpoint.
- Regular Security Audits: Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in your TranzAxis deployment.
- Principle of Least Privilege: Ensure that users have only the necessary privileges to perform their tasks, limiting the potential impact of a successful attack.
