CVE-2025-9208 (GCVE-0-2025-9208)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-19 22:37 – Updated: 2026-02-24 14:34
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Stored-XSS vulnerability discovered in OpenText WSM Management Server.
Summary
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in OpenText™ Web Site Management Server allows Stored XSS. The vulnerability could execute malicious scripts on the client side when the download query parameter is removed from the file URL, allowing attackers to compromise user sessions and data.
This issue affects Web Site Management Server: 16.7.X, 16.8, 16.8.1.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-02-23 18:18 UTC
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenText™ | Web Site Management Server |
Affected:
16.7.x
Affected: 16.8 Affected: 16.8.1 |
guessed |
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