{"id":57365,"date":"2025-07-05T11:31:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T11:31:57","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-21T05:20:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T11:20:54","slug":"cve-2025-5966-stored-xss-vulnerability-in-zohocorp-manageengine-exchange-reporter-plus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5966-stored-xss-vulnerability-in-zohocorp-manageengine-exchange-reporter-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-5966: Stored XSS Vulnerability in Zohocorp ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system has identified a serious security vulnerability in Zohocorp’s ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus, designated as CVE-2025-5966. This vulnerability specifically affects version 5722 and below of the software. Being an instance of Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), it presents a significant threat to data security and system integrity, with a potential for system compromise or data<\/a> leakage. Users, administrators, and organizations employing the affected versions of this software should be aware of this vulnerability<\/a> and take immediate steps to mitigate its potential impacts.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-5966
\nSeverity: High (CVSS Score 8.1)
\nAttack Vector: Web-based attack via a compromised<\/a> attachment
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required, the user must open a manipulated<\/a> report
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Zohocorp ManageEngine Exchange Reporter<\/a> Plus | Version 5722 and below<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVE-2025-5966 exploit takes advantage of a Stored XSS vulnerability<\/a> in the “Attachments by filename keyword” report functionality of the affected software. An attacker could inject malicious<\/a> script into the filename of an attachment. When a user opens a report containing this manipulated attachment, the script is executed, compromising the system or leading to data<\/a> leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using a maliciously crafted HTTP POST<\/a> request.<\/p>\n

POST \/report\/attachment HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ \"attachment_filename\": \"<script>malicious code here<\/script>\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the ‘attachment_filename’ is used to inject a malicious script. When this filename is included in a report and viewed by a user, the script is executed<\/a>, exploiting the vulnerability.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
The recommended mitigation for CVE-2025-5966 is to apply the patch provided by Zohocorp for ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as temporary mitigation until the patch can be applied. These systems should be configured to detect and block suspicious script<\/a> injections in filenames.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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