CVE-2025-44593
Halo File Type Detection Bypass Stored XSS Vulnerability
Description
Halo prior to 2.20.13 allows bypassing file type detection and uploading malicious files such as .exe and .html files. Specifically, .html files can trigger stored XSS vulnerabilities. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.20.13
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-44593
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update Halo to version 2.20.13.
- Review file upload validation rules.
- Sanitize all user-supplied input.
- Implement strict file type filtering.
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-2025-44593.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://meadow-horn-b94.notion.site/halo-File-Upload-Vulnerability-14c42bd5b11880d58e11cd976f8e9d4f |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-44593 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-44593
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Halo prior to 2.20.13 allows bypassing file type detection and uploading malicious files such as .exe and .html files. Specifically, .html files can trigger stored XSS vulnerabilities. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.20.13 Added Reference https://meadow-horn-b94.notion.site/halo-File-Upload-Vulnerability-14c42bd5b11880d58e11cd976f8e9d4f