CVE-2025-8510 in i-Educar
Summary
by MITRE • 08/03/2025
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Portabilis i-Educar 2.10. This affects the function Gerar of the file ieducar/intranet/educar_matricula_lst.php. The manipulation of the argument ref_cod_aluno leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of the patch is 82c288b9a4abb084bdfa1c0c4ef777ed45f98b46. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The vendor initially closed the original advisory without requesting a CVE.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/13/2025
CVE-2025-8510 represents a cross site scripting vulnerability within the Portabilis i-Educar 2.10 platform that specifically targets the Gerar function in the ieducar/intranet/educar_matricula_lst.php file. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization of the ref_cod_aluno parameter, which serves as a critical attack vector for malicious actors seeking to exploit the system. The flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive educational data and user sessions. The vulnerability's classification as remotely exploitable means that threat actors can initiate attacks without requiring physical access to the system or direct user interaction beyond visiting a maliciously crafted URL.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability occurs when the application processes the ref_cod_aluno argument without proper sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that gets executed when the page renders. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross site scripting flaws in web applications. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it targets the student enrollment management functionality, which likely contains sensitive personal and academic information. The public disclosure of the exploit increases the risk profile significantly, as it provides threat actors with readily available attack methods that can be implemented without specialized knowledge or tools.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable more sophisticated attacks including session hijacking, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation within the educational platform. Attackers could potentially use this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to student records, personal information, and academic data that the system is designed to protect. The vulnerability affects the core educational management functionality, potentially compromising the integrity of student enrollment data and the overall security posture of educational institutions using this platform. Organizations relying on i-Educar for their administrative operations face significant risk of data breaches and regulatory compliance violations that could result in legal and financial consequences.
The recommended mitigation strategy involves applying the vendor-provided patch identified by the commit hash 82c288b9a4abb084bdfa1c0c4ef777ed45f98b46, which addresses the input validation weakness in the Gerar function. Security teams should also implement additional protective measures including input sanitization, output encoding, and content security policies to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in other parts of the application. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper web application security practices and highlights the need for regular security assessments of educational technology platforms that handle sensitive personal data. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts, while also establishing incident response procedures to address potential security breaches. The initial vendor response of closing the advisory without requesting a CVE identifier suggests a potential lack of transparency in vulnerability disclosure practices that may have delayed proper security awareness and remediation efforts within the educational community.