CVE-2025-22613 in WeGIA
Summary
by MITRE • 01/13/2025
WeGIA is an open source web manager with a focus on the Portuguese language and charitable institutions. A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in the `informacao_adicional.php` endpoint of the WeGIA application. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the `descricao` parameter. The injected scripts are stored on the server and executed automatically whenever the affected page is accessed by users, posing a significant security risk. The application fails to properly validate and sanitize user inputs in the `informacao_adicional.php` parameter. This lack of validation allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, which are then stored on the server. Whenever the affected page is accessed, the malicious payload is executed in the victim's browser, potentially compromising the user's data and system. This issue has been addressed in version 3.2.6 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/14/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2025-22613 represents a critical stored cross-site scripting flaw in the WeGIA web management platform, which serves Portuguese-language charitable organizations. This vulnerability exists within the informacao_adicional.php endpoint where user input validation mechanisms have been inadequately implemented. The flaw specifically affects the descricao parameter, which processes user-submitted content without proper sanitization or validation procedures. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that malicious scripts injected by attackers are permanently retained on the server's database, creating a persistent threat vector that affects all users who access the compromised page. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which classifies cross-site scripting as a critical weakness in web applications where untrusted data is not properly validated or escaped before being rendered in web pages. This weakness falls under the broader category of input validation failures that enable attackers to execute arbitrary code within the victim's browser context.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with a persistent foothold within the WeGIA application environment. When victims access pages containing the stored malicious scripts, their browsers execute the injected payloads automatically, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. The vulnerability's persistence stems from the server-side storage of the malicious content, making it particularly dangerous as it does not require repeated exploitation attempts. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to compromise user accounts, access sensitive organizational data, or establish persistent backdoors within the charitable institution's web infrastructure. The attack vector follows standard ATT&CK framework techniques under T1566 for initial access through malicious content and T1059 for command and control through script execution, creating a comprehensive threat scenario that affects both the application's integrity and the security posture of the entire organization.
The remediation approach for this vulnerability requires immediate upgrading to version 3.2.6, which implements proper input validation and sanitization mechanisms for the descricao parameter. The fix should incorporate comprehensive output encoding, strict input validation, and proper parameter sanitization to prevent malicious content from being stored or executed. Organizations should implement a multi-layered defense strategy that includes regular security assessments, input validation testing, and monitoring for anomalous user behavior patterns. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input sanitization in web applications, particularly those serving sensitive organizational data, and highlights the necessity of following secure coding practices as outlined in OWASP Top Ten and NIST Cybersecurity Framework guidelines. Security teams should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify similar issues in other application components and implement automated security testing to prevent future occurrences of such flaws. The lack of workarounds for this vulnerability underscores the importance of prompt patch management and the inherent risks of operating legacy software versions that may contain unaddressed security vulnerabilities.