CVE-2025-47475 in JupiterX Core Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 05/07/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in artbees JupiterX Core allows Stored XSS. This issue affects JupiterX Core: from n/a through 4.8.11.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/07/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in the artbees JupiterX Core plugin that enables stored XSS attacks. The weakness occurs during web page generation when user input is not properly sanitized or escaped before being rendered in web pages. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist in the application's database and execute whenever affected pages are loaded by other users. The vulnerability affects all versions of JupiterX Core up to and including version 4.8.11, indicating a widespread impact across multiple releases. The issue stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the plugin's content handling processes, creating an attack surface where malicious payloads can be stored and subsequently executed without proper context-aware sanitization.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows standard XSS attack patterns where malicious scripts are embedded in user-controllable input fields such as post content, comments, or administrative settings. When these inputs are processed and stored in the database without proper neutralization, they become persistent threats that execute in the context of victim browsers. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious code remains active even after the initial injection, making it particularly dangerous for content management systems where user-generated content is common. Attackers can leverage this to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, redirect victims to malicious sites, or even execute more sophisticated attacks through the compromised browser context.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability compromises the integrity and security of websites using JupiterX Core, potentially leading to complete compromise of user sessions and unauthorized access to sensitive administrative functions. The stored nature of the XSS makes it particularly insidious as it can affect multiple users over time without requiring repeated exploitation attempts. Organizations running affected versions face significant risk of data breaches, unauthorized content modification, and potential lateral movement within their network infrastructure. The vulnerability also impacts the trust relationship between website owners and their visitors, as users may unknowingly execute malicious code when viewing compromised content.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching to the latest available version of JupiterX Core that addresses the XSS flaw. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent similar issues in custom implementations. The recommended approach includes implementing context-aware escaping for all user-supplied content, utilizing Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution, and conducting regular security reviews of input handling processes. Additionally, administrators should monitor for suspicious user activity and implement proper access controls to limit the scope of potential exploitation. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege and proper input sanitization that should be enforced throughout web application development lifecycle processes. The ATT&CK framework would categorize this as a web application vulnerability exploitation technique that could lead to privilege escalation and persistent access within compromised environments.