Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Scada-LTS by Scada-LTS
CVE-2025-9138

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Scada-LTS

Status
Scada-lts
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-9138?

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in version 2.7.8.1 of Scada-LTS, specifically within an unknown function of the pointHierarchy/new/ file. Malicious users can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the Title argument, potentially executing harmful scripts on victim systems. Although exploitation requires admin permissions, the vendor notes that the risk from malicious admin actions remains significant since admin users have full control over the HTML and JavaScript delivered to end-users through the system's interface. This highlights the critical need for proper controls and auditing of admin activities.

Affected Version(s)

Scada-LTS 2.7.8.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-9138 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.320518
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320518
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.620516
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Karina Gante
karinagante (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-9138 : Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Scada-LTS by Scada-LTS