CVE-2025-30574 in Mobile Navigation Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/24/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jenst Mobile Navigation allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Mobile Navigation: from n/a through 1.5.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/24/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-30574 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness within the Jenst Mobile Navigation component, specifically categorized under CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation. This flaw enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, creating a persistent security risk that can be exploited across multiple sessions. The vulnerability manifests as a stored XSS attack, meaning that malicious code injected by an attacker is permanently stored on the server and executed whenever affected users access the vulnerable page. The affected version range spans from an unspecified initial version through 1.5, indicating that all iterations within this release cycle are potentially compromised.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization within the mobile navigation component's web page generation process. When user-supplied data is directly incorporated into web page content without proper escaping or encoding, attackers can embed malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of other users' browsers. This stored nature of the vulnerability means that the malicious payload persists on the server and can affect multiple users over time, unlike reflected XSS attacks that require user interaction with a specific malicious link. The vulnerability allows attackers to perform actions such as session hijacking, data exfiltration, and malicious redirection, all of which can lead to complete compromise of user sessions and potential access to sensitive information.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability creates significant risks for organizations utilizing the Jenst Mobile Navigation component, particularly those handling sensitive user data or requiring secure mobile access. The stored nature of the XSS attack means that even if the initial injection occurs during a single user interaction, the malicious code continues to execute for all subsequent users who access the affected navigation component. This persistent threat can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, data breaches, and potential compromise of entire mobile applications. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 Phishing, as attackers could leverage this weakness to deliver malicious payloads that trick users into executing harmful code, and T1071.004 Application Layer Protocol HTTP, as the attack vector typically involves HTTP requests containing malicious input.
Organizations should immediately implement multiple layers of mitigation strategies to address this vulnerability. The primary defense mechanism involves implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data before it is processed or displayed within web pages. This includes applying proper HTML entity encoding to prevent script execution in contexts where JavaScript could be injected. Additionally, organizations should deploy Content Security Policy headers to restrict the sources from which scripts can be loaded and executed, effectively limiting the impact of any successful XSS attempts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the application stack. The remediation process should include updating to the latest available version of the Jenst Mobile Navigation component, as vendors typically release patches to address known vulnerabilities. Organizations should also establish robust monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect potential exploitation attempts and implement proper access controls to limit the impact of compromised user accounts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input sanitization in web applications and aligns with industry best practices outlined in OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity frameworks.