CVE-2018-25331
CWE-79Published: May 17, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026
Official Description
Zenar Content Management System contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating form parameters in POST requests. Attackers can inject script tags through the current_page parameter sent to the ajax.php endpoint, which reflects unsanitized user input in the response HTML to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-25331 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-25331 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts