CVE-2025-5967 in Endpoint Security HX
Summary
by MITRE • 07/01/2025
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in ENS HX 10.0.4 allows a malicious user to inject arbitrary HTML into the ENS HX Malware Scan Name field, resulting in the exposure of sensitive data.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/01/2025
The stored cross-site scripting vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-5967 resides within the ENS HX 10.0.4 security solution, specifically targeting the Malware Scan Name field functionality. This vulnerability represents a critical flaw in the application's input validation mechanisms that permits malicious actors to persistently inject malicious HTML code into the system's database. The vulnerability manifests when users enter crafted input into the Malware Scan Name field, which is then stored and subsequently rendered without proper sanitization or encoding, creating a persistent XSS attack vector. The flaw operates under CWE-079 which categorizes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically targeting the failure to properly encode or sanitize user-supplied data before it is processed and displayed within the web interface.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary HTML code within the context of other users' browsers, potentially allowing for session hijacking, credential theft, or data exfiltration. When the vulnerable field contains malicious input, any user who views the affected scan name entry will have the injected HTML executed in their browser, creating a chain reaction that can compromise multiple users within the same administrative environment. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious payload persists in the database and affects all subsequent users who interact with the compromised data, making it particularly dangerous in multi-user environments where administrative privileges are shared. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under T1531 for credential access and T1059 for command and control through client-side exploitation.
The operational impact of CVE-2025-5967 extends beyond simple data exposure, potentially enabling attackers to establish persistent access to the ENS HX system and compromise the integrity of security monitoring operations. An attacker could inject malicious scripts that redirect users to phishing sites, steal session cookies, or even execute additional malicious payloads that could escalate privileges within the security infrastructure. The vulnerability particularly affects organizations that rely heavily on the ENS HX platform for malware detection and incident response, as compromised scan names could lead to false positive generation or complete bypass of security controls. The exposure of sensitive data through this vector could include user credentials, system configurations, or detailed malware analysis results that could be leveraged for further attacks against the organization's network infrastructure. Organizations using this specific version of ENS HX should immediately implement input validation measures and consider the deployment of web application firewalls to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate implementation of strict input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the Malware Scan Name field, ensuring that all user-supplied data undergoes proper sanitization before being stored or rendered. Security patches or updates from the vendor should be prioritized to address the root cause of the vulnerability, as the stored XSS condition requires a fundamental fix to the input processing pipeline. Additional protective measures include implementing content security policies that restrict script execution and deploying monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous HTML injection patterns within the application. Organizations should also consider conducting comprehensive security assessments of all input fields within the ENS HX platform to identify similar vulnerabilities and establish a more robust security posture against similar client-side attacks. Regular security training for administrators and users can help identify potential malicious input patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, while maintaining detailed audit logs of scan name modifications can provide forensic capabilities for detecting unauthorized modifications.