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CVE-2025-67448: The SMS module in Neterbit NW-431F Router 20241014-IR03 and before is vulnerable to stored XSS.

The SMS module in Neterbit NW-431F Router 20241014-IR03 and before is vulnerable to stored XSS. The application does not properly sanitize user input in SMS messages before storing and displaying them. An attacker can send an SMS containing a malicious XSS payload, which will be executed in the context of the victim's browser when the message is viewed.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2025-67448 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the SMS module of Neterbit NW-431F Router firmware 20241014-IR03 and earlier. A malicious SMS can be stored and later run in an administrator’s browser when viewed, creating risk to browser session data and router management actions.

Executive priority

Prioritize identification and containment this week for any NW-431F routers in production. The business risk is administrator browser compromise and possible router-management impact, but available sources do not confirm active exploitation or a vendor fix.

Technical view

The reported flaw is CWE-79 stored XSS caused by insufficient sanitization of SMS message content before storage and display. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 High with low complexity, no attacker privileges, and required user interaction. The source bundle names the SMS module but does not provide a vendor patch or workaround.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Neterbit NW-431F routers running 20241014-IR03 or earlier where administrators or users view stored SMS messages through the router interface. The structured affected-product fields are incomplete, so asset validation should rely on model, firmware, and module checks.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Reported exploitation requires a victim to view a malicious stored SMS in the router interface. The public GitHub reference may contain proof details, so treat internet- or telecom-reachable SMS workflows as higher risk.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: affected CPE fields are not populated, while the narrative identifies NW-431F 20241014-IR03 and before. Avoid assuming broader Neterbit exposure. Track the CVE record, vendor site, and referenced research repository for patch status and clarification.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Neterbit guidance for updated firmware or official remediation.
  • Restrict router management access to trusted administrative networks.
  • Disable or avoid the SMS module if it is not operationally required.
  • Segment affected routers from sensitive management systems where feasible.
  • Review stored SMS messages and remove suspicious content safely.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Neterbit NW-431F routers and record firmware versions.
  • Confirm whether firmware is 20241014-IR03 or earlier.
  • Check whether the SMS module is enabled and used.
  • Verify management interfaces are not broadly reachable.
  • After remediation, confirm stored SMS content renders as inert text.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
3Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.1CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/C:H/I:L/PR:N/S:U/UI:R2.84.2mitre

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.1High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2025-67448Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

Vulnerability timeline

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  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

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other:ssvc

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/an/an/aListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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