Overview
This report details a notable XSS (Cross-site Scripting) vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-1301, that affects the Library Automation System developed by Yordam Informatics. This vulnerability, due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, could potentially enable attackers to compromise the system or leak data. Recognizing the severity of this issue is critical for all users of the affected software.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-1301
Severity: Critical, CVSS 7.4
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
Affected Products
Product | Affected Versions
Yordam Informatics Library Automation System | Before 21.6
How the Exploit Works
This vulnerability arises from the system’s inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input during the generation of web pages. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing an unsuspecting user to click on a maliciously crafted link, which reflects a script back to the browser. This script can then execute within the user’s browser context, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being performed or sensitive information being exposed.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using a malicious link:
GET /search?query=<script>malicious_code_here</script> HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable.library.system
The ‘malicious_code_here’ would be replaced by the actual malicious script that the attacker wishes to execute within the user’s browser context.
