CVE-2025-27405:The CVE-2025-27405 is a high severity vulnerability found in Icinga Web 2, an open-source monitoring web interface. This vulnerability allows an attacker to embed arbitrary Javascript into Icinga Web and act on behalf of the user.

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Icinga Web 2 versions prior to 2.11.5 and 2.12.13 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks. An attacker can craft a URL that, once visited by a user, allows the attacker to embed arbitrary Javascript into Icinga Web and act on behalf of that user. This vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Overview

The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to Cross-site Scripting (XSS). The attack complexity is high and requires user interaction. The attack can be performed over the network and requires high privileges. The scope of the vulnerability has changed, indicating that the vulnerable component can be leveraged to impact additional components.

Remediation

The issue has been resolved in versions 2.11.5 and 2.12.3 of Icinga Web 2. Users are advised to update to these versions to mitigate the vulnerability. As a workaround, those who have Icinga Web 2.12.2 may enable a content security policy in the application settings.

References

  1. Icinga Web 2 Security Advisory
  2. Icinga Web 2 Release 2.11.5
  3. Icinga Web 2 Release 2.12.3

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  2. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  3. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  4. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  5. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  6. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  7. Construction
    Construction
  8. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  9. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  10. Information
    Information
  11. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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