CVE-2025-9736 in O2OA
Summary
by MITRE • 09/01/2025
A security vulnerability has been detected in O2OA up to 10.0-410. This impacts an unknown function of the file /x_query_assemble_designer/jaxrs/statement of the component Personal Profile Page. Such manipulation of the argument description/queryName leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor replied in the GitHub issue (translated from simplified Chinese): "This issue will be fixed in the new version."
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/05/2025
CVE-2025-9736 represents a cross-site scripting vulnerability within the O2OA platform version 10.0-410 and earlier, specifically affecting the Personal Profile Page component. The vulnerability exists in the /x_query_assemble_designer/jaxrs/statement endpoint where user-supplied input parameters including description and queryName are not properly sanitized or validated. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code through these parameters, which then executes in the context of other users' browsers when they access the affected profile page. The vulnerability is classified as a client-side attack vector that can be exploited remotely without requiring authentication or privileged access to the system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding practices within the application's web interface. When the application processes the description and queryName parameters, it fails to properly escape or filter user-controllable data before rendering it in the HTML response. This creates an environment where malicious payloads can be executed in the browser context of legitimate users, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws in web applications, and demonstrates poor input sanitization practices that violate secure coding principles.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it enables attackers to compromise user sessions and potentially escalate privileges within the application. An attacker could craft malicious payloads that exploit this vulnerability to steal user cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information from authenticated users. The public disclosure of the exploit increases the risk level substantially, as it provides threat actors with ready-to-use attack vectors. This vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of user data within the O2OA platform, potentially exposing personal information, business data, or internal communications to unauthorized parties. The remote exploit capability means that attackers can target users from any location without requiring physical access to the network infrastructure.
Organizations utilizing O2OA version 10.0-410 or earlier should immediately implement mitigations while awaiting the vendor's official patch release. The most effective immediate remediation involves implementing proper input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied parameters in the affected endpoint. Security measures should include implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution, sanitizing all input data before processing, and employing proper parameter validation techniques. The vendor's acknowledgment of the issue and commitment to fixing it in a new version indicates that a formal patch will be available, but organizations should not rely solely on this timeline for protection. Organizations should also consider implementing network-based detection measures and monitoring for suspicious activity related to the affected endpoint, as well as conducting security assessments to identify any potential exploitation attempts that may have already occurred.