Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25270 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in SOCA Access Control System. If a user is tricked into submitting crafted data, malicious script can run in that user’s browser session. Business risk is mainly credential/session exposure or unauthorized actions through an authenticated user, not direct server takeover.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority web application risk. It is unlikely to be a standalone infrastructure compromise, but it can support phishing, session theft, or user-driven unauthorized actions. Prioritize if the access control system is internet-facing or used by privileged administrators.
Technical view
The issue affects SOCA Access Control System versions 180612, 170000, and 141007. The reported flaw is CWE-79 in the senddata POST parameter of logged_page.php. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1, with network access, low attack complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where SOCA Access Control System web interfaces are reachable by users or networks that could receive attacker-controlled links or forms. Public internet exposure would increase phishing and drive-by risk. The provided sources do not establish how commonly these systems are deployed or exposed.
Exploitation context
Public exploit listings are referenced by Packet Storm and other vulnerability databases, so proof-of-concept-level information appears public. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction and affects the victim’s browser context.
Researcher notes
Evidence is based on CVE data and third-party advisories. Sources identify reflected XSS in a specific POST parameter and list affected versions, but the bundle does not include vendor patch details. Avoid assuming a fixed version unless vendor documentation confirms it.
Mitigation direction
- Check SOCA vendor guidance for supported updates or remediation.
- Limit access to the SOCA web interface to trusted networks.
- Require VPN or other controlled access for administrative interfaces.
- Use browser security controls and phishing-resistant user awareness measures.
- Review web application filtering as a compensating control if patch guidance is unavailable.
Validation and detection
- Inventory SOCA Access Control System deployments and versions.
- Prioritize versions 180612, 170000, and 141007 for review.
- Determine whether logged_page.php is reachable by untrusted users.
- Review web logs for unusual requests to logged_page.php.
- Confirm remediation status against vendor or trusted advisory guidance.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Zero Science Lab Vulnerability EntryCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- Packet Storm Security Exploit EntryCVE reference · exploit
- CXSecurity Vulnerability ListingCVE reference · third-party-advisory
- IBM X-Force Vulnerability ExchangeCVE reference · vdb-entry
- SOCA Vendor HomepageCVE reference · product
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.