CVE-2025-40846
Overview
CVE-2025-40846 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 8, 2025.
Technical Description
Improper Input Validation, the returnUrl parameter in Account Security Settings lacks proper input validation, allowing attackers to redirect users to malicious websites (Open Redirect) and inject JavaScript code to perform cross site scripting attack.
The vulnerability affects Halo versions up to 2.174.101 and all versions between 2.175.1 and 2.184.21
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-40846?
CVE-2025-40846 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 8, 2025.
How severe is CVE-2025-40846?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-40846?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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