CVE-2025-0721
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the Username parameter in the image_gallery 1.0 view.php file, leading to cross-site scripting (XSS). Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers when they view manipulated content. Users of needyamin image_gallery 1.0 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- needyamin image_gallery
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers steal session cookies, perform account takeover, redirect users to malicious sites, or deliver malware through drive-by downloads.
Likely Case
Attackers hijack user sessions, deface websites, or steal sensitive information from logged-in users.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper input validation, output encoding, and Content Security Policy (CSP) headers in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available, making weaponization straightforward for attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Consider workarounds or migrating to a maintained alternative.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Output Encoding
allSanitize the Username parameter by filtering out script tags and encoding output.
Modify view.php to use htmlspecialchars() or similar functions on Username input before output.
Content Security Policy (CSP)
allImplement CSP headers to restrict script execution sources.
Add header: Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable or restrict access to the view.php file if not essential.
- Implement a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to block XSS payloads.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test by injecting a script payload into the Username parameter and checking if it executes in the browser.Check Version:
Check the software version in the application's documentation or configuration files.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that script payloads in the Username parameter are properly encoded and do not execute.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual Username parameter values containing script tags or JavaScript in access logs.
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to view.php with suspicious Username parameters.
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND uri="/view.php" AND query="*Username=*<script>*"