CVE-2019-25316 in GOautodial
Summary
by MITRE • 02/11/2026
GOautodial 4.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through the event title parameter. Attackers can exploit the CreateEvent.php endpoint by sending crafted POST requests with XSS payloads to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/11/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-25316 affects GOautodial version 4.0, a web-based customer relationship management system designed for call center operations. This application serves organizations that rely on automated calling systems and contact management features, making it a critical component in business communication infrastructure. The vulnerability manifests as a persistent cross-site scripting flaw that specifically targets the event creation functionality within the system's web interface.
The technical flaw exists within the CreateEvent.php endpoint where user input from the event title parameter is not properly sanitized or validated before being rendered back to users. When an authenticated attacker submits a crafted POST request containing malicious JavaScript code within the event title field, the application fails to implement adequate input filtering or output encoding mechanisms. This allows the malicious payload to be stored in the application's database and subsequently executed whenever the event is displayed to other users who access the event details page. The vulnerability is classified as persistent because the malicious script remains stored in the application's backend and executes each time the affected content is rendered, rather than requiring the victim to click on a specific link or perform a specific action.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant for organizations using GOautodial 4.0, as it provides authenticated attackers with the ability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of victim browsers. This capability enables attackers to perform various malicious activities including but not limited to session hijacking, credential theft, redirection to malicious websites, data exfiltration, and potentially full system compromise if the victim has elevated privileges within the application. The authenticated nature of the vulnerability means that attackers must first obtain valid credentials to exploit this flaw, but once inside the system, they can leverage this vulnerability to escalate their privileges or conduct more sophisticated attacks. The vulnerability directly relates to CWE-79 which describes cross-site scripting flaws, and maps to attack techniques in the ATT&CK framework under T1566 for phishing and T1059 for command and scripting interpreter, as attackers can use this vulnerability to deliver malicious payloads and establish persistent access.
Organizations should implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate this vulnerability. Immediate remediation efforts should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms for all user-supplied data, particularly within the event creation functionality. The application should sanitize all input parameters using whitelisting approaches and implement proper HTML escaping when rendering user-generated content. Additionally, organizations should enforce the principle of least privilege by ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to event creation capabilities, and implement proper session management controls. The fix should include validating the event title parameter against a strict set of allowed characters and lengths, while also implementing Content Security Policy headers to prevent execution of unauthorized scripts. Regular security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the application. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious activities related to event creation endpoints to detect potential exploitation attempts.