CVE-2025-58233 in SQL Chart Builder Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/22/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Guaven Labs SQL Chart Builder allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects SQL Chart Builder: from n/a through 2.3.7.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/22/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-58233 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Guaven Labs SQL Chart Builder application, specifically manifesting as a DOM-based XSS vulnerability. This weakness occurs during the web page generation process where input parameters are not properly sanitized or neutralized before being incorporated into dynamically generated content. The vulnerability affects all versions of the SQL Chart Builder application up to and including version 2.3.7.2, indicating a widespread impact across the product's release history.
The technical flaw stems from the application's failure to adequately process user-supplied input within the DOM manipulation context. When users interact with the SQL Chart Builder interface, particularly when providing data inputs or configuration parameters, the application directly incorporates these values into client-side JavaScript execution contexts without proper validation or encoding. This creates an environment where malicious actors can inject arbitrary script code that executes within the victim's browser context. The DOM-based nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious payload is executed as part of the document object model manipulation rather than being reflected in HTTP responses, making detection and prevention more challenging for traditional security measures.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of authenticated users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or unauthorized actions within the application. An attacker could craft malicious URLs or inject payloads through various input vectors within the SQL Chart Builder interface, causing the victim's browser to execute unauthorized code. This type of vulnerability can be particularly dangerous in environments where the application handles sensitive data or where users have elevated privileges. The vulnerability's presence across multiple versions suggests that organizations using the SQL Chart Builder application may be exposed to this risk for an extended period, potentially allowing attackers to exploit it before patches are deployed.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement mitigations including input validation and sanitization measures, proper output encoding of all dynamic content, and the implementation of Content Security Policies to limit script execution. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and follows patterns commonly associated with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering through malicious content injection. Security teams should prioritize patching affected versions and consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious input patterns while monitoring for potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, user education regarding the dangers of clicking untrusted links and the importance of maintaining updated software versions remains crucial in defending against such attacks.