CVE-2025-46509 in 360 View Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/24/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Andrey Mikhalchuk 360 View allows Stored XSS. This issue affects 360 View: from n/a through 1.1.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/24/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-46509 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Andrey Mikhalchuk 360 View plugin, specifically categorized under CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation. This stored XSS vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms during the web page generation process, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist in the application's database and execute against unsuspecting users. The vulnerability affects all versions of the 360 View plugin from the initial release through version 1.1.0, indicating a long-standing security flaw that has remained unaddressed.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the plugin's failure to properly sanitize user-supplied input before rendering it within web pages. When users submit content through the 360 View interface, the application stores this data without adequate filtering of potentially malicious payloads. Attackers can leverage this weakness by injecting script tags or other malicious code into fields that are subsequently displayed to other users. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that once malicious input is accepted and saved, the script executes every time the affected page is loaded, making it particularly dangerous for persistent attacks. This flaw directly enables attackers to perform session hijacking, defacement of content, and data exfiltration from authenticated users.
The operational impact of CVE-2025-46509 extends beyond simple script execution, creating significant risks for organizations utilizing the 360 View plugin. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to steal user credentials, manipulate displayed content, and potentially escalate privileges within the affected system. The stored nature of the XSS attack means that even users who do not immediately interact with the malicious content can be compromised when they visit pages containing the injected scripts. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 Credential Access through Web Application Firewall bypass and can be leveraged for broader attack chains including privilege escalation and lateral movement within compromised environments. The persistence of stored XSS makes this vulnerability particularly attractive to threat actors seeking long-term access to affected systems.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-46509 should prioritize immediate patching of the 360 View plugin to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms, ensuring all user-supplied data is properly sanitized before storage and rendering. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against script execution, while regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities. Security measures should also include monitoring for unusual user activity and implementing proper access controls to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation. Given the nature of this vulnerability, organizations should also consider temporary workarounds such as disabling affected functionality until proper patches are deployed, following the principle of least privilege and defense in depth as outlined in cybersecurity frameworks.