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CVE-2018-25053: moappi Json2html json2html.js cross site scripting

A vulnerability was found in moappi Json2html up to 1.1.x and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file json2html.js. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.2.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 2d3d24d971b19a8ed1fb823596300b9835d55801. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216959.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-25053 is a cross-site scripting flaw in moappi Json2html versions 1.0 and 1.1/1.1.x. A remote attacker could affect page integrity when a user interacts with affected content. Business urgency is moderate because impact is limited in the CVSS record, but exposed public web pages should be corrected.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate web application hygiene issue. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but any public site using affected Json2html versions should be upgraded during the next normal security maintenance window, sooner if it handles untrusted content.

Technical view

The issue is CWE-79 in json2html.js, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: integrity impact is low, with no listed confidentiality or availability impact. The provided sources identify version 1.2.0 and commit 2d3d24d971b19a8ed1fb823596300b9835d55801 as the fix.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely where moappi Json2html 1.0 or 1.1/1.1.x is present in web applications, especially bundled copies of json2html.js. Evidence does not identify specific downstream products, CPEs, or known affected deployments.

Exploitation context

The sources say the attack may be initiated remotely, but requires user interaction. The bundle marks KEV as false, and no cited source in the bundle states active exploitation. Public exploitability details are not provided here.

Researcher notes

The public bundle lacks detailed vulnerable code-path documentation beyond json2html.js and XSS classification. Validation should focus on version evidence, bundled asset copies, and application data paths into Json2html. Do not assume broader product exposure without confirming local use.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade moappi Json2html to version 1.2.0.
  • Confirm the patch commit is present in deployed code.
  • Remove or replace bundled vulnerable json2html.js copies.
  • Check vendor guidance if upgrade constraints exist.
  • Prioritize internet-facing pages using this component.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory dependencies and static assets for Json2html 1.0 or 1.1.
  • Search deployed bundles for json2html.js provenance and version.
  • Map pages or features that render content through Json2html.
  • Verify production uses version 1.2.0 or the patch commit.
  • Run regression tests covering affected rendering paths.
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Confidence
high
Sources
6

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2018-25053Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
moappiJson2html1.0, 1.1Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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