CVE-2025-9138
CVE-2025-9138 is a low-severity vulnerability in Scada-lts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- CVSS v4: 2.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25165
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Scada-lts
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was found in Scada-LTS 2.7.8.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file pointHierarchy/new/. Performing manipulation of the argument Title results in cross site scripting. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor explains: "[T]he risks of indicated vulnerabilities seem to be minimal as all scenarios likely require admin permissions. Moreover, regardless our team fixes those vulnerabilities - the overall risk change to the user due to malicious admin actions will not be lower. An admin user - by definition - has full control over HTML and JS code that is delivered to users in regular synoptic panels. In other words - due to the design of the system it is not possible to limit the admin user to attack the users."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-9138?
- A vulnerability was found in Scada-LTS 2.7.8.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file pointHierarchy/new/. Performing manipulation of the argument Title results in cross site scripting. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor explains: "[T]he risks of indicated vulnerabilities seem to be minimal as all scenarios likely require admin permissions. Moreover, regardless our team fixes those vulnerabilities - the overall risk change to the user due to malicious admin actions will not be lower. An admin user - by definition - has full control over HTML and JS code that is delivered to users in regular synoptic panels. In other words - due to the design of the system it is not possible to limit the admin user to attack the users."
- How severe is CVE-2025-9138?
- CVE-2025-9138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-9138 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-9138?
- CVE-2025-9138 affects Scada-lts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-9138?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-9138 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-9138 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25165.
- When was CVE-2025-9138 published?
- CVE-2025-9138 was published on 2025-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://karinagante.github.io/cve-2025-9138/
- https://karinagante.github.io/cve-2025-9138/#proof-of-concept-poc
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320518
- https://vuldb.com/?id.320518
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.620516
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:scada-lts:scada-lts:2.7.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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