CVE-2025-53458 in Goracash Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/22/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in davaxi Goracash allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Goracash: from n/a through 1.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/22/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-53458 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in the davaxi Goracash application, specifically classified as a stored XSS vulnerability under CWE-79. This weakness occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize user input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be permanently stored and subsequently executed in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability affects all versions of Goracash from the initial release through version 1.1, indicating a persistent security flaw that has remained unaddressed across multiple iterations of the software.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the web application's data processing pipeline. When users submit content through forms or other input mechanisms, the application stores this data without proper sanitization or escaping of potentially malicious script tags. This stored data is then retrieved and rendered in subsequent web pages without adequate protection against script execution, creating an environment where attackers can inject persistent malicious payloads. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that once exploited, the malicious script will execute automatically for any user who views the affected page, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that store user-generated content.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it can enable sophisticated attack vectors including session hijacking, credential theft, and privilege escalation. An attacker who successfully exploits this stored XSS vulnerability can execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim's browser, potentially accessing sensitive session cookies, modifying application data, or redirecting users to malicious sites. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531, which describes the use of malicious code to gain access to user sessions, and can also facilitate broader attack chains involving credential harvesting and lateral movement within compromised environments. The persistent nature of stored XSS makes it particularly valuable to threat actors as it can maintain long-term access to victims without requiring repeated exploitation attempts.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-53458 should prioritize immediate implementation of proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data flow. Organizations should implement comprehensive content security policies, utilize proper HTML escaping for all user-generated content, and deploy input validation that strips or encodes potentially dangerous characters including angle brackets, script tags, and event handlers. The solution should incorporate defense-in-depth measures such as implementing a web application firewall to detect and block suspicious payloads, regularly auditing application code for input handling vulnerabilities, and establishing secure coding practices that prevent similar flaws from emerging in future development cycles. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate any additional XSS vulnerabilities that may exist within the application's broader codebase.