{"id":59591,"date":"2025-07-23T17:51:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T17:51:53","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-11-02T15:08:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T21:08:03","slug":"cve-2025-6185-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-in-leviton-acquisuite-and-energy-monitoring-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-6185-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-in-leviton-acquisuite-and-energy-monitoring-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-6185: Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Leviton AcquiSuite and Energy Monitoring Hub<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

CVE-2025-6185 is a potent vulnerability identified in Leviton’s AcquiSuite and Energy Monitoring Hub. These products are widely used in the energy sector to monitor and manage energy usage. The vulnerability, a form of cross-site scripting<\/a> (XSS), allows a malicious actor to manipulate URL parameters to execute harmful scripts in a user’s browser. This may lead to system compromise or data leakage, emphasizing the severity and potential impacts of this vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-6185
\nSeverity: Critical (9.3 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a>, data leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Leviton AcquiSuite | All versions prior<\/a> to patch
\nLeviton Energy Monitoring Hub | All versions prior<\/a> to patch<\/p>\n

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

The vulnerability resides in the handling of URL<\/a> parameters within Leviton’s products. An attacker can craft a URL containing a malicious payload, which is then executed when the URL is accessed by a user<\/a>. This could potentially lead to the execution of arbitrary code<\/a> within the user’s browser, resulting in session token theft and unauthorized control over the service.<\/p>\n

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

Below is a conceptual example of a crafted URL containing the malicious payload:<\/p>\n

GET \/resource?id=12345<script>malicious_code_here<\/script> HTTP\/1.1\nHost: vulnerable.leviton.com<\/code><\/pre>\n
In the example above, “malicious_code_here” represents the attacker’s code, which may be designed to steal session tokens or perform other malicious activities when the URL is accessed by a user.<\/p>\n
Mitigation and Next Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n
The official mitigation for this vulnerability<\/a> is to apply the vendor-provided patch. Users of the affected Leviton products should immediately update their systems to the latest patched versions<\/a>. If for any reason the patch cannot be immediately applied, temporary mitigation can be achieved using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>.
\nIt’s crucial to remember that this is a temporary solution and does not replace the need for applying the official patch. Regularly updating and patching systems is a fundamental aspect of maintaining a robust cybersecurity<\/a> posture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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