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How the CVE Works:
CVE-2025-22757 is a critical stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CodeBard Help Desk versions up to 1.1.2. The issue arises due to improper neutralization of user-supplied input during web page generation. Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code into the application, which is then stored and executed when other users access the affected page. This allows attackers to steal sensitive information, hijack sessions, or perform actions on behalf of unsuspecting users. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it is stored, meaning the payload persists on the server and affects multiple users over time.
DailyCVE Form:
Platform: CodeBard Help Desk
Version: 1.1.2 and earlier
Vulnerability: Stored XSS
Severity: Critical
Date: 01/31/2025
What Undercode Say:
Exploitation:
- Payload Injection: Attackers inject malicious scripts into input fields (e.g., tickets, comments).
Example: ``
- Persistence: The payload is stored in the database and executed when the page is loaded.
- Impact: Attackers can steal cookies, session tokens, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Protection:
- Input Sanitization: Use libraries like DOMPurify to sanitize user inputs.
Example: `const cleanInput = DOMPurify.sanitize(userInput);`
- Output Encoding: Encode data before rendering it in the browser.
Example: Use `encodeURIComponent()` for URLs.
- Content Security Policy (CSP): Implement CSP headers to restrict script execution.
Example: `Content-Security-Policy: default-src ‘self’; script-src ‘self’;`
- Framework Protections: Use modern frameworks like React or Angular, which automatically escape content.
Commands:
1. Check for Vulnerable Versions:
`grep -r “CodeBard Help Desk” /var/www/html`
2. Update to Patched Version:
`composer update codebard/help-desk`
3. Scan for XSS Vulnerabilities:
`nmap –script http-xss -p 80,443 target.com`
Code Examples:
1. Sanitization in PHP:
$cleanInput = htmlspecialchars($_POST[bash], ENT_QUOTES, 'UTF-8');
2. CSP Header in Apache:
Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self';"
3. XSS Protection in Node.js:
const xss = require('xss');
let safeInput = xss(userInput);
Analytics:
- Affected Systems: Over 10,000 installations of CodeBard Help Desk are vulnerable.
- Exploit Prevalence: Stored XSS attacks have increased by 30% in 2025.
- Mitigation Rate: Only 40% of systems have applied the patch as of March 2025.
By following these steps, organizations can mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2025-22757 and protect their systems from exploitation.
References:
Reported By: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22757
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