CVE-2025-40700
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Governalia by IDI Eikon
Description
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in IDI Eikon's Governalia. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser when a malicious URL with the 'q' parameter in '/search' is sent to them. This vulnerability can be exploited to steal sensitive information such as session cookies or to perform actions on behalf of the victim.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 2, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 2, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 0cbda920-cd7f-484a-8e76-bf7f4b7f4516 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Sanitize user input in the 'q' parameter.
- Validate and encode output to prevent script execution.
- Implement an allowlist for input validation.
- Update software to the latest version.
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-2025-40700.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://governalia.es/ | |
| https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-governalia-idi-eikon |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 02, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in IDI Eikon's Governalia. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute JavaScript code in the victim's browser when a malicious URL with the 'q' parameter in '/search' is sent to them. This vulnerability can be exploited to steal sensitive information such as session cookies or to perform actions on behalf of the victim. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/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 CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://governalia.es/ Added Reference https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-governalia-idi-eikon