CVE-2025-0248 — HIGH (8.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can specially craft a URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site and/or steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-79

References

https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0127032

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-0248?

CVE-2025-0248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can specially craft a URL to ...

How severe is CVE-2025-0248?

CVE-2025-0248 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-0248?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.