Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in WSO2 Identity Server Account Registration Flow
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the account registration flow of WSO2 Identity Server due to improper output encoding. A malicious actor can exploit this vulnerability by injecting a crafted payload that is reflected in the server response, enabling the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This vulnerability could allow attackers to redirect users to malicious websites, modify the user interface, or exfiltrate data from the browser. However, session-related sensitive cookies are protected using the httpOnly flag, which mitigates the risk of session hijacking.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
Remediation
- Fix · CNA WSO2 Identity Server (WSO2) Fixed in 7.0.0.87
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-0209
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-c5h2-h4f7-jccx
References
More WSO2 Identity Server vulnerabilities
- TI-2022-11928 Certain WSO2 products allow unrestricted file upload with resultant remote code execution. KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2022-12002 A reflected XSS issue exists in the Management Console of several WSO2 products. CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.1
- TI-2018-06290 WSO2 Identity Server before 5.5.0 has XSS via the dashboard, allowing attacks by low-privileged attackers. CVSS 3.0MEDIUM 5.4
- TI-2025-13722 Account Takeover via Conditional Authentication Script Logic in Multiple WSO2 Products CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.4
- TI-2025-09712 Potential Broken Access Control in Multiple WSO2 Products via System REST APIs CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-06413 Incorrect Authorization in Multiple WSO2 Products via Account Recovery SOAP Admin Service Leading to Account Takeover CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2025-0209 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-0209 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-c5h2-h4f7-jccx · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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