CVE-2025-58232 in Image Editor Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/22/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ickata Image Editor by Pixo allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects Image Editor by Pixo: from n/a through 2.3.8.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/22/2025
The CVE-2025-58232 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Ickata Image Editor by Pixo software suite, specifically manifesting as a DOM-based XSS vulnerability that undermines web application security. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation and sanitization during the dynamic generation of web pages, creating an exploitable pathway for malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary script code within the victim's browser context. The affected version range spans from the initial release through version 2.3.8, indicating a persistent flaw that has remained unaddressed across multiple iterations of the software.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly neutralize user-supplied input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. When users interact with the image editor interface, particularly through parameters or data inputs that influence DOM manipulation, the software fails to adequately sanitize these inputs, allowing malicious payloads to persist and execute within the browser environment. This DOM-based XSS variant is particularly concerning because it operates directly within the browser's Document Object Model without requiring server-side processing, making it more difficult to detect and mitigate through traditional server-side input validation mechanisms. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws, and represents a subtype of DOM-based XSS that directly manipulates the DOM structure through client-side script execution.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform a wide range of malicious activities within the victim's browser context. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to steal user credentials, modify image editing sessions, redirect users to malicious websites, or even execute arbitrary commands on the victim's system through browser-based attack vectors. The implications are particularly severe in collaborative environments where multiple users interact with the image editor, as a single compromised session could potentially affect an entire team or organization. This vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for JavaScript-based command execution and T1531 for credential access through browser manipulation, demonstrating the multi-faceted nature of the threat.
Organizations utilizing the Ickata Image Editor by Pixo must implement immediate mitigation strategies to protect their users and systems from exploitation of this vulnerability. The most effective approach involves implementing comprehensive input sanitization and validation mechanisms that strip or encode potentially malicious content before it is processed by the application's DOM manipulation functions. Additionally, organizations should deploy Content Security Policy headers to restrict script execution and implement proper output encoding for all dynamic content generation. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application's codebase, while users should be educated about the risks of interacting with untrusted content within the editor environment. The vulnerability also necessitates immediate patching or version updates from the software vendor to ensure that all affected installations are protected against potential exploitation attempts.