CVE-2023-25199 in Safeline X-Ray X3310
Summary
by MITRE • 04/04/2024
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the MT Safeline X-Ray X3310 webserver version NXG 19.05 that enables a remote attacker to execute JavaScript code and obtain sensitive information in a victim's browser.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/08/2025
The CVE-2023-25199 vulnerability represents a critical reflected cross-site scripting flaw within the MT Safeline X-Ray X3310 webserver implementation running NXG 19.05 firmware. This vulnerability resides in the web interface component of the security device, creating an attack vector that allows remote adversaries to inject malicious JavaScript code into the victim's browser session. The flaw manifests when the webserver fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input parameters that are subsequently reflected back to the browser without adequate encoding or validation mechanisms. This particular implementation affects industrial security equipment used for radiation detection and monitoring, making it a significant concern for organizations operating in nuclear facilities, medical imaging centers, and other regulated environments where such devices play critical roles in safety protocols.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows standard XSS attack patterns where an attacker crafts malicious URLs containing JavaScript payloads that are then reflected off the vulnerable webserver when accessed by an unsuspecting user. The reflected nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious script is not stored on the server but rather injected through crafted HTTP requests that are immediately reflected back to the victim's browser. The webserver's insufficient input validation and output encoding practices create an environment where user-controllable parameters can be manipulated to inject arbitrary JavaScript code, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or further exploitation of the victim's browser context. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-79 which defines cross-site scripting as a common web application security flaw occurring when untrusted data is sent to a browser without proper sanitization.
The operational impact of CVE-2023-25199 extends beyond typical web application security concerns due to the specialized nature of the affected equipment. Organizations utilizing MT Safeline X-Ray X3310 devices in critical infrastructure environments face potential risks including unauthorized access to sensitive radiation monitoring data, disruption of security protocols, and possible manipulation of detection systems. The vulnerability could enable attackers to gain insights into operational procedures, device configurations, or environmental monitoring data that might otherwise remain confidential. In medical settings, this could compromise patient safety protocols, while in industrial environments, it could affect radiation exposure monitoring and safety compliance. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries do not require physical access to the devices, making the threat surface significantly broader than traditional hardware-based attacks.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate firmware updates from the vendor to address the reflected XSS implementation flaw. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to these devices to authorized personnel only, combined with web application firewalls that can detect and block malicious XSS payloads. Input validation should be strengthened at all entry points to ensure that user-supplied data cannot contain JavaScript code or other malicious constructs. Security monitoring should include detection of suspicious URL patterns and unusual access attempts to the web interface. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of secure coding practices in industrial control systems, as defined by standards such as NIST SP 800-30 and ISO/IEC 27001, which emphasize the need for proper input sanitization and output encoding in web applications. Organizations should also consider implementing multi-factor authentication for administrative access and regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other industrial control systems that may be exposed to similar attack vectors.