CVE-2025-6697 in WeGIA
Summary
by MITRE • 06/26/2025
A vulnerability was found in LabRedesCefetRJ WeGIA 3.4.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /html/matPat/adicionar_tipoEntrada.php of the component Adicionar tipo. The manipulation of the argument Insira o novo tipo leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/26/2025
The vulnerability identified in LabRedesCefetRJ WeGIA version 3.4.0 represents a critical cross site scripting flaw that compromises the application's security integrity. This weakness resides within the /html/matPat/adicionar_tipoEntrada.php file, specifically targeting the Adicionar tipo functionality component. The vulnerability manifests when an attacker manipulates the Insira o novo tipo argument, which serves as an input parameter for adding new entry types within the system's administrative interface.
This cross site scripting vulnerability operates under CWE-79 which categorizes it as a classic injection flaw where malicious scripts can be executed in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability's remote exploitation capability means that attackers can leverage this weakness without requiring physical access to the system or local network presence. The attack vector is particularly dangerous as it allows threat actors to inject malicious code that executes in the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious websites.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data corruption or availability issues. Since the flaw exists within an administrative component responsible for adding new entry types, successful exploitation could enable attackers to manipulate the application's core functionality. This presents a significant risk to the integrity of the system's data management processes and could potentially provide a foothold for further attacks within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability's public disclosure status increases the risk level substantially as it removes the element of surprise that typically protects systems from exploitation.
Organizations utilizing this version of WeGIA should immediately implement mitigations including input validation and output encoding measures to prevent script injection attempts. The recommended approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input before processing, implementing proper content security policies, and conducting thorough code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities across the application's codebase. Additionally, network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect potential exploitation attempts.
Security practitioners should consider this vulnerability in relation to ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering attacks through malicious input. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing of all input fields within the administrative interface to ensure that similar injection flaws do not exist elsewhere in the application. The lack of vendor response to early disclosure notifications highlights the importance of maintaining independent security assessment practices and implementing defensive measures proactively rather than relying on vendor remediation timelines.