CVE-2025-15479
NGSurvey Enterprise 3.6.4 incorrect authorization exposes other users’ API keys and personal data
Description
Stored cross-site scripting (XSS, CWE-79) in the survey content and administration functionality in Data Illusion Zumbrunn NGSurvey Enterprise Edition 3.6.4 on all supported platforms ( on Windows and Linux servers ) allows authenticated remote users with survey creation or edit privileges to execute arbitrary JavaScript in other users’ browsers, steal session information and perform unauthorized actions on their behalf via crafted survey content that is rendered without proper output encoding.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 7, 2026, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 7, 2026, 3:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
64c5ae8f-7972-4697-86a0-7ada793ac795
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 64c5ae8f-7972-4697-86a0-7ada793ac795 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 64c5ae8f-7972-4697-86a0-7ada793ac795 |
Solution
- Implement strict output encoding for all dynamic content.
- Validate and sanitize all survey content inputs.
- Regularly update software to the latest version.
- Apply security patches when available.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-15479.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cds.thalesgroup.com/en/tcs-cert/CVE-2025-15479 | |
| https://docs.ngsurvey.com/installation-setup/change-log#id-3.6.17-2025-05-28 |
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-79 -
New CVE Received by 64c5ae8f-7972-4697-86a0-7ada793ac795
Jan. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Stored cross-site scripting (XSS, CWE-79) in the survey content and administration functionality in Data Illusion Zumbrunn NGSurvey Enterprise Edition 3.6.4 on all supported platforms ( on Windows and Linux servers ) allows authenticated remote users with survey creation or edit privileges to execute arbitrary JavaScript in other users’ browsers, steal session information and perform unauthorized actions on their behalf via crafted survey content that is rendered without proper output encoding. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added Reference https://cds.thalesgroup.com/en/tcs-cert/CVE-2025-15479 Added Reference https://docs.ngsurvey.com/installation-setup/change-log#id-3.6.17-2025-05-28