CVE-2025-1420 in Konsola MDM
Summary
by MITRE • 05/21/2025
Input provided in a field containing "activationMessage" in Konsola Proget is not sanitized correctly, allowing a high-privileged user to perform a Stored Cross-Site Scripting attack.
This issue has been fixed in 2.17.5 version of Konsola Proget (server part of the MDM suite).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/21/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-1420 represents a critical security flaw in Konsola Proget, a mobile device management solution that serves as the server component of the MDM suite. This issue specifically affects the handling of user input within the activationMessage field, demonstrating a classic failure in input validation and sanitization practices that has significant implications for the overall security posture of organizations relying on this platform. The vulnerability exists at the application layer where user-provided data is not adequately processed before being stored and subsequently rendered back to users, creating an environment ripe for malicious exploitation.
The technical flaw manifests as a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that occurs when high-privileged users can inject malicious scripts into the activationMessage field through the application's user interface. This allows attackers with elevated privileges to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of other users' browsers who interact with the affected system. The vulnerability is classified as a stored XSS attack because the malicious payload is permanently stored on the server and executed whenever affected users view the compromised content, rather than requiring a direct injection into a single request. This particular weakness falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities, and more precisely aligns with CWE-807 which deals with insufficient input validation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with the capability to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, manipulate data, and potentially escalate privileges within the MDM environment. High-privileged users typically have access to critical device management functions and sensitive organizational data, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous as it could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to device configurations, user credentials, and corporate information. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it requires minimal user interaction beyond normal system usage, as the malicious scripts execute automatically when other users view the affected content. This aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which focuses on "Modify System Image" and T1059 which covers "Command and Scripting Interpreter" through browser-based exploitation methods.
Organizations utilizing Konsola Proget should immediately implement mitigations including thorough input sanitization of all user-provided data, particularly fields like activationMessage that are susceptible to XSS attacks. The most effective remediation involves implementing proper output encoding and input validation mechanisms that strip or escape potentially dangerous characters and script tags from user inputs. Security teams should also consider implementing content security policies to limit script execution capabilities within the application environment. The vulnerability has been addressed in version 2.17.5 of Konsola Proget, which includes proper input sanitization routines and enhanced validation mechanisms that prevent malicious payloads from being stored and executed. Organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify any potential exploitation attempts and ensure all users are migrated to the patched version. Additionally, network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, and user access controls should be reviewed to limit the number of high-privileged accounts to reduce the attack surface.