Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-25277 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in FaceSentry Access Control System. A crafted link involving pluginInstall.php could run attacker-controlled JavaScript in a user’s browser if the user clicks it. Business impact is mainly credential theft or phishing against users of the access-control administration interface.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority remediation item, especially for systems managing physical access. Prioritize faster if the FaceSentry interface is internet-reachable or used by high-privilege operators.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 in the msg parameter of pluginInstall.php. Sources describe unvalidated input leading to arbitrary JavaScript execution in the victim browser. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1, network exploitable with low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Listed affected versions include 6.4.8, 5.7.2, and 5.7.0.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where FaceSentry web interfaces are reachable by administrators or operators. Internet exposure would increase phishing risk, but the provided sources do not confirm typical deployment patterns or internet prevalence.
Exploitation context
Public references include an exploit listing, but the bundle does not show CISA KEV status or confirmed active exploitation. Successful exploitation requires a victim to interact with a crafted URL or page.
Researcher notes
Evidence is based on CVE data and third-party vulnerability listings. The sources name the vulnerable parameter and endpoint but do not provide a vendor patch reference. Avoid assuming remediation status without checking vendor guidance or the deployed product build.
Mitigation direction
- Identify FaceSentry deployments and confirm running versions.
- Check iWT Ltd. or support channels for fixed versions or vendor guidance.
- Restrict access to FaceSentry administrative web interfaces to trusted networks.
- Train operators not to follow unexpected FaceSentry links.
- Monitor logs for unusual requests to pluginInstall.php with msg parameters.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether FaceSentry versions 6.4.8, 5.7.2, or 5.7.0 are deployed.
- Review access logs for suspicious pluginInstall.php requests.
- Use approved vulnerability scanning to check for reflected XSS without unsafe payloads.
- Verify whether administrative access is limited to trusted users and networks.
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 AdvisoryCVE 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
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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.