OpenClinica Community Edition up to 3.12.2/3.13 CRF Data Import ImportCRFData?action=confirm xml_file xml injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in OpenClinica Community Edition up to 3.12.2/3.13. This affects an unknown part of the file /ImportCRFData?action=confirm of the component CRF Data Import. Performing a manipulation of the argument xml_file results in xml injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-12921. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in OpenClinica Community Edition up to 3.12.2/3.13. This affects some unknown functionality of the file /ImportCRFData?action=confirm of the component CRF Data Import. The manipulation of the argument xml_file with an unknown input leads to a xml injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-91. The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-12921. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202511-880) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-38721). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml injection
CWE: CWE-91 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/09/2025 Advisory disclosed
11/09/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/02/2025 +23 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-12921 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-12921
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-331641
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CNNVD: CNNVD-202511-880 - OpenClinica Community Edition 安全漏洞

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2025 07:47
Updated: 12/02/2025 17:31
Changes: 11/09/2025 07:47 (57), 11/10/2025 01:22 (30), 11/10/2025 03:01 (1), 11/10/2025 14:55 (6), 12/02/2025 17:31 (11)
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Submitter: mikecole-mg
Cache ID: 216:2F6:103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #680872: OpenClinica OpenClinica Community Edition 3.13, Changeset 74f4df3481b6 (2017-02-28) and 3.12.2, Changeset 347dcfca3d17 (2016-11-21) XML Injection (by mikecole-mg)

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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