On January 13, 2025, a medium severity vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-22617, was published, affecting the WeGIA application. WeGIA is an open-source web manager tailored for the Portuguese language and charitable institutions.
The vulnerability is classified as a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue found in the `editar_socio.php` endpoint. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the `socio` parameter, as the application fails to validate and sanitize user inputs.
The injection of malicious payloads can result in these payloads being executed within the context of the victim's browser, leading to potential unauthorized actions and data breaches.
This vulnerability has been addressed in WeGIA version 3.2.7, and all users are strongly advised to upgrade immediately. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Organizations should prioritize patching immediately, as failure to do so may expose them to significant risks.
The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 6.4, indicating a medium severity level. The attack vector is classified as NETWORK, with a low attack complexity, meaning that no special conditions are required for exploitation.
User interaction is required, as the attack relies on the victim's active participation. Confidentiality and integrity impacts are rated as low, while availability impact is none.
The vulnerability falls under the classification of CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')). This potential for exploitation underscores the importance of secure coding practices.
Vulnerability Details
The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application's response, which can result in unauthorized access to user information or actions performed on behalf of the user.
Technical Analysis
The root cause of this vulnerability lies in the application's failure to properly validate and sanitize user inputs in the `socio` parameter of the `editar_socio.php` endpoint.
Risk & Impact Analysis
Risk to organizations includes potential unauthorized access to sensitive user data, leading to data breaches and loss of user trust. Given the nature of XSS vulnerabilities, the blast radius can be significant, especially in applications handling sensitive information.
Exploitation Status
Signal | Status |
|---|---|
Known Exploit | No |
Public PoC | No |
Actively Exploited | No |
Ransomware Use | No |
Affected Versions
The vulnerability affects all versions of WeGIA prior to version 3.2.7. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk.
Mitigation & Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users must upgrade their WeGIA application to version 3.2.7 or later. Regular updates and patches are crucial for maintaining application security.
Detection Guidance
Monitor server logs for unusual activity related to the `socio` parameter and watch for any unexpected scripts being executed in user sessions.
AppSecure Threat Intelligence Insight
This vulnerability highlights the importance of input validation and sanitization in web applications. Security teams should take proactive measures to assess their applications against XSS vulnerabilities, including regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Organizations can benefit from adopting a comprehensive penetration testing strategy to uncover vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
Additionally, implementing a robust vulnerability management program can further enhance an organization's security posture against similar threats.
Disclaimer: This content was generated using AI. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical information with official sources.
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