CVE-2025-57764 in WeGIA
Summary
by MITRE • 08/21/2025
WeGIA is a Web manager for charitable institutions. Prior to 3.4.7, a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in the cargos.php endpoint of the WeGIA application. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts in the msg_e parameter. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.4.7.
If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/21/2025
The WeGIA web application serves as a management platform for charitable institutions, handling sensitive operational data and user interactions. This vulnerability resides within the cargos.php endpoint which processes various cargo-related operations for the charitable organizations using the platform. The specific flaw manifests in how the application handles input validation for the msg_e parameter, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute unauthorized scripts within the context of other users' browsers.
The reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability stems from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input in the msg_e parameter. When an attacker crafts a malicious payload and injects it through this parameter, the application reflects the script back to the user without proper encoding or validation. This creates a persistent threat vector where attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript code in victims' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the compromised user accounts. The vulnerability operates under CWE-79 which categorizes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically addressing reflected XSS flaws where malicious scripts are reflected off web servers back to browsers.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it compromises the integrity and confidentiality of the charitable institution's digital operations. Attackers could exploit this weakness to steal administrative credentials, modify cargo records, or gain unauthorized access to sensitive donor information. The reflected nature of the vulnerability means that successful exploitation requires user interaction with a maliciously crafted link, typically delivered through phishing campaigns or social engineering tactics. This makes the attack surface more manageable for defenders but still poses significant risks to the organization's data security and operational continuity. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 which covers phishing with malicious attachments, as attackers would likely use this vulnerability to deliver malicious payloads through compromised web interactions.
The fix implemented in version 3.4.7 addresses the core issue by implementing proper input validation and output encoding for the msg_e parameter. This update ensures that any potentially malicious script content is neutralized before being processed or displayed within the application interface. Organizations using WeGIA should prioritize immediate deployment of this security patch to eliminate the reflected XSS threat. Additionally, implementing comprehensive input validation across all user-supplied parameters and establishing regular security audits of web application components will help prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future releases. The remediation process should also include user education about recognizing suspicious links and the importance of maintaining updated software versions to protect against known exploitation vectors.