Overview
In the continually evolving cybersecurity world, vigilance is paramount. The vulnerability under focus in this article is CVE-2025-4990, a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that impacts Change Governance in Product Manager from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2022x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2025x. This vulnerability is of critical importance due to its capacity to allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a user’s browser session, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-4990
Severity: High (8.7 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Web-based (Stored XSS)
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise, potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
3DEXPERIENCE Product Manager | R2022x to R2025x
How the Exploit Works
The exploit operates by injecting malicious script code into the Change Governance component of the affected Product Manager versions. This injected code is then stored and executed whenever an end user accesses the compromised pages, thereby launching the attacker’s script within the user’s browser session. This script execution can lead to unauthorized system access or data exfiltration, depending on the attacker’s intent.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. In this case, a malicious HTTP POST request is sent containing the harmful payload:
POST /change_governance/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "<script>evil_script_here</script>" }In this example, “evil_script_here” would be replaced by the attacker’s actual malicious script. When an unsuspecting user accesses the affected page, the stored script is executed within their browser, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Mitigation and Prevention
The recommended mitigation for this vulnerability is to apply the vendor-provided patch. For temporary mitigation, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used to detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability. Regularly updating and patching software, educating users about the risks of suspicious links, and implementing robust security policies can also help prevent such vulnerabilities from being exploited.