CVE-2025-0643 in Pyxis Signage
Summary
by MITRE • 11/20/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Narkom Communication and Software Technologies Trade Ltd. Co. Pyxis Signage allows Stored XSS.
This issue affects Pyxis Signage: through 31012025.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/06/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-0643 represents a critical security flaw in the Pyxis Signage platform developed by Narkom Communication and Software Technologies Trade Ltd. Co. This issue manifests as an improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically enabling stored cross-site scripting attacks that can persist across user sessions and system interactions. The vulnerability exists within the web application's handling of user-supplied data that is subsequently rendered in web pages without adequate sanitization or encoding mechanisms. Stored XSS vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because malicious scripts are permanently stored on the server and executed whenever affected pages are accessed by unsuspecting users, making them a significant concern for enterprise environments where signage systems may be accessed by multiple users over extended periods.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding practices within the Pyxis Signage application's web interface. When users submit content through various input fields or administrative interfaces, the application fails to properly sanitize or encode this data before storing it in the database or rendering it in subsequent web page responses. This allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that gets stored and executed in the context of other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions of Pyxis Signage through the date 31012025, indicating that the flaw has been present for an extended period and potentially exposed numerous installations to risk. This specific weakness aligns with CWE-79, which defines Cross-Site Scripting as a common web application vulnerability occurring when user input is not properly validated or encoded before being included in web page output.
The operational impact of this stored XSS vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking, as it can enable attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities within the compromised environment. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, deface signage displays, or even execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems depending on the broader attack surface. The persistent nature of stored XSS means that even after initial exploitation, the malicious code continues to execute for all users who access the affected pages, potentially compromising the integrity of digital signage content and the security of user sessions. Organizations relying on Pyxis Signage for digital advertising, information displays, or internal communications face significant risks including brand reputation damage, unauthorized content modification, and potential data breaches that could affect both the organization and end-users interacting with the signage systems.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-0643 should prioritize immediate application of vendor patches or updates when available, as these would address the underlying input validation and output encoding deficiencies. Organizations should implement comprehensive input sanitization measures, including the use of context-appropriate encoding techniques such as HTML entity encoding for web content, JavaScript encoding for script contexts, and proper validation of user inputs against established safe character sets. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and content security policies can provide additional defense-in-depth layers to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in related applications, while user access controls and privilege management should be reviewed to minimize the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification under ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for 'Phishing with Spoofed Credentials' and T1584.002 for 'Compromise of Credentials' highlights the broader attack surface implications and the need for comprehensive security awareness training for administrators and users interacting with the signage platform.