CVE-2025-24967 in rengine
Summary
by MITRE • 02/04/2025
reNgine is an automated reconnaissance framework for web applications. A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the admin panel's user management functionality. An attacker can exploit this issue by injecting malicious payloads into the username field during user creation. This vulnerability allows unauthorized script execution whenever the admin views or interacts with the affected user entry, posing a significant risk to sensitive admin functionalities. This issue affects all versions up to and including 2.20. Users are advised to monitor the project for future releases which address this issue. There are no known workarounds.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-24967 represents a critical stored cross-site scripting flaw within the reNgine reconnaissance framework's administrative interface. This security weakness specifically targets the user management component where administrators can create new user accounts through the web application's administrative panel. The flaw manifests when malicious actors inject specially crafted payloads into the username field during user creation processes, which are then stored within the application's database and subsequently executed whenever the affected user entry is viewed or interacted with by administrative personnel.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the application's user management module. When administrators access user records or perform operations on user entries, the stored malicious scripts execute within the context of their browser sessions, potentially compromising the administrative interface. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for initial access through malicious content. The stored nature of this XSS vulnerability means that the malicious payload persists in the application's database, making it particularly dangerous as it can affect multiple administrators over time without requiring repeated exploitation attempts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with the ability to manipulate administrative sessions, potentially leading to complete compromise of the reNgine framework. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges, access sensitive configuration data, modify user permissions, or even exfiltrate data from the reconnaissance framework. The risk is compounded by the fact that this affects all versions up to and including 2.20, indicating a widespread exposure across multiple releases of the application. The vulnerability particularly threatens the integrity of the administrative interface where critical security operations are performed, making it a prime target for attackers seeking persistent access to the reconnaissance infrastructure.
Organizations utilizing reNgine version 2.20 or earlier should immediately implement mitigations to address this vulnerability, as there are no known workarounds available. The recommended approach involves upgrading to the latest stable release of the framework where this issue has been resolved through proper input sanitization and output encoding implementations. Security teams should also consider implementing additional monitoring and logging around user management operations to detect potential exploitation attempts. Network-based solutions such as web application firewalls may provide temporary protection, though these are not considered robust long-term solutions. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation in administrative interfaces and highlights the need for comprehensive security testing of all user-facing application components, particularly those handling user data entry. Organizations should also review their incident response procedures to ensure readiness for potential exploitation of this type of vulnerability.