CVE-2025-0397 in SPPanAdmin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/12/2025
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in reckcn SPPanAdmin 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /;/admin/role/edit. The manipulation of the argument name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/13/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical cross site scripting flaw in the SPPanAdmin 1.0 administrative interface, specifically within the role editing functionality at the path /;/admin/role/edit. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of the name parameter, allowing attackers to inject malicious script code that executes in the context of other users' browsers. The issue is classified as remotely exploitable, meaning threat actors can leverage this weakness without requiring physical access to the target system or direct user interaction beyond visiting a malicious link. The vulnerability's classification as problematic indicates a significant security risk that could enable attackers to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, or perform unauthorized administrative actions on behalf of legitimate users.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability occurs when user-supplied input from the name parameter is directly incorporated into the web page response without proper sanitization or encoding. This allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that gets executed whenever other users view the affected administrative interface. The presence of the semicolon character in the path component suggests potential issues with path traversal or improper URL parsing that may have contributed to the vulnerability's existence. According to CWE standards, this represents a classic cross site scripting vulnerability classified as CWE-79, which occurs when applications fail to properly validate or sanitize user input before incorporating it into dynamic web content. The vulnerability's exploitation potential is further amplified by the fact that it affects an administrative interface, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges and gain elevated access to the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with a foothold for more sophisticated attacks within the administrative environment. The fact that the exploit has been publicly disclosed and is potentially in use increases the risk to affected organizations, as attackers can immediately leverage this knowledge to target vulnerable systems. The lack of vendor response to early disclosure attempts creates additional concern, as it suggests either a lack of awareness or insufficient prioritization of the security issue. The vulnerability's potential to affect other parameters indicates that the application may have broader input validation issues that could compound the security risk. Organizations using SPPanAdmin 1.0 should consider this vulnerability as part of a larger attack surface that could be leveraged for session hijacking, data exfiltration, or privilege escalation attacks.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application, particularly for all user-supplied parameters in the administrative interface. The immediate solution involves sanitizing all input data before it is processed or rendered in web responses, with specific attention to the name parameter in the role editing functionality. Organizations should implement proper content security policies to prevent unauthorized script execution and consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads. The vulnerability's classification as a remote attack vector necessitates network-level protections and monitoring for suspicious traffic patterns. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 for script injection techniques and T1566 for social engineering attacks that could leverage this vulnerability. Regular security audits should be conducted to identify similar input validation weaknesses across the entire application, as the presence of one XSS vulnerability often indicates potential for additional issues in the codebase.