CVE-2025-54892 in Infra Monitoring
Summary
by MITRE • 10/14/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Centreon Infra Monitoring (SNMP traps group configuration modules)
allows Stored XSS by users with elevated privileges.
This issue affects Infra Monitoring: from 24.10.0 before 24.10.13, from 24.04.0 before 24.04.18, from 23.10.0 before 23.10.28.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/14/2025
The vulnerability CVE-2025-54892 represents a critical stored cross-site scripting flaw within Centreon Infra Monitoring's SNMP traps group configuration modules. This weakness stems from inadequate input sanitization during web page generation processes, specifically affecting the platform's infrastructure monitoring capabilities. The vulnerability manifests when privileged users interact with the SNMP trap configuration interface, where malicious input can be stored and subsequently executed in the context of other users' browsers. This particular flaw falls under CWE-79 which categorizes improper neutralization of input during web page generation as a primary cause of cross-site scripting attacks. The vulnerability impacts multiple version ranges including 24.10.0 through 24.10.12, 24.04.0 through 24.04.17, and 23.10.0 through 23.10.27, indicating a widespread issue across the Centreon monitoring platform's release cycles.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to possess elevated privileges within the Centreon environment, typically corresponding to administrative or configuration access levels. Once authenticated with sufficient permissions, the malicious actor can inject crafted script code into the SNMP trap group configuration parameters. The stored nature of this XSS vulnerability means that the malicious payload persists within the application's database or configuration storage, executing automatically whenever affected pages are rendered for other users. This stored payload execution pattern aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 which describes the use of malicious content in web applications to compromise user sessions. The attack vector specifically targets the web interface components responsible for displaying SNMP trap group configurations, making it particularly dangerous in environments where multiple administrators interact with the monitoring system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, potentially enabling full session hijacking, credential theft, and unauthorized access to sensitive monitoring data. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that steal session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or exfiltrate monitoring configuration details that reveal network infrastructure topology and security controls. The affected environment becomes compromised at the application layer, potentially allowing lateral movement within the monitoring infrastructure and access to underlying network devices that Centreon monitors. This vulnerability directly threatens the integrity and confidentiality of the monitoring environment, as the stored XSS could be used to manipulate the display of critical infrastructure alerts and status information. Organizations relying on Centreon for infrastructure monitoring face significant risk of unauthorized access to their network monitoring capabilities and potential exposure of sensitive operational data.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-54892 should prioritize immediate patching of affected Centreon versions to the latest releases that contain the necessary input sanitization fixes. Organizations must implement strict access controls and principle of least privilege to limit the number of users with elevated privileges capable of exploiting this vulnerability. Network segmentation and monitoring of SNMP trap configurations can help detect unauthorized modifications. Security teams should also implement web application firewalls with XSS detection capabilities and conduct regular security assessments of the monitoring platform's web interfaces. The remediation process should include thorough input validation across all SNMP trap configuration parameters and comprehensive testing of the patched environment to ensure that the XSS vulnerability has been fully resolved. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing automated vulnerability scanning tools that can detect similar input sanitization issues within their monitoring infrastructure and other web applications. Regular security awareness training for administrators using Centreon should emphasize the importance of input validation and the risks associated with privileged account compromise.