CVE-2025-4984 in City Referential Manager
Summary
by MITRE • 05/30/2025
A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting City Discover in City Referential Manager on Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2025x allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in user's browser session.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/30/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-4984 represents a critical stored cross-site scripting flaw within the City Discover component of the City Referential Manager module in the 3DEXPERIENCE R2025x software release. This security weakness resides in the web application's handling of user input data that is subsequently stored and rendered back to users without adequate sanitization or encoding mechanisms. The vulnerability specifically affects the City Discover functionality which is part of the broader City Referential Manager system designed for urban planning and development data management. Attackers can exploit this flaw by injecting malicious script code into the application's data storage mechanisms, which then executes whenever affected users view the compromised content.
The technical exploitation of this stored XSS vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious input through the City Discover interface that gets persisted in the application's database or storage layer. When other users subsequently access the affected data through the City Referential Manager interface, the stored malicious code executes within their browser context. This creates a persistent threat where the malicious payload can affect multiple users over time without requiring repeated exploitation attempts. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding practices within the application's data processing pipeline, particularly in how user-provided city reference data is handled and displayed.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it provides attackers with the capability to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, modify data, or redirect users to malicious websites. Given that the City Referential Manager handles critical urban planning and development data, successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to confidential city infrastructure information, manipulation of planning data, or disruption of critical municipal operations. The persistent nature of stored XSS means that the attack can remain effective for extended periods, potentially affecting numerous users and causing ongoing security risks. This vulnerability particularly threatens users who have administrative privileges or access to sensitive urban development datasets within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-4984 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data handling pipeline. Organizations should apply immediate patches or updates provided by the software vendor to address the identified XSS vulnerability. Additionally, implementing proper content security policies, using secure coding practices for input sanitization, and deploying web application firewalls can significantly reduce the attack surface. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and represents a clear violation of secure coding principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1566 (Phishing) and T1059 (Command and Scripting Interpreter) techniques, as attackers can leverage the XSS to deliver malicious payloads and execute commands in user browsers. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in the broader 3DEXPERIENCE ecosystem and ensure comprehensive protection against persistent threats.