CVE-2025-2901: Hal console Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f7jh-m6wp-jm7f
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CVSS 4.6
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-2901 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.6) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Hal console libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves hal cross site scripting (xss) vulnerability of user input when storing it in a data store. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.7.11.Final.

CVE-2025-2901 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-2901
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f7jh-m6wp-jm7f
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.6
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Hal console
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.6

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-2901

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Hal console dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.jboss.hal:hal-console fixed: 3.7.11.Final 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jboss.hal</groupId>
    <artifactId>hal-console</artifactId>
    <version>3.7.11.Final</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.hal

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-2901, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.hal

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hal console in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.7.11.Final), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.hal command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Hal console, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A flaw was found in the JBoss EAP Management Console, where a stored Cross-site scripting vulnerability occurs when an application improperly sanitizes user input before storing it in a data store. When this stored data is later included in web pages without adequate sanitization, malicious scripts can execute in the context of users who view these pages, leading to potential data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious activities. ### Impact Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management console. ### Patches Fixed in [HAL 3.7.11.Final](https://github.com/hal/console/releases/tag/v3.7.11) ### Workarounds No workaround available

CVE-2025-2901 Affected Hal console Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.7.11.Final
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jboss.hal:hal-console
maven/org.jboss.hal/hal-console
Maven
< 3.7.11.Final
3.7.11.Final

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/hal/console/security/advisories/GHSA-f7jh-m6wp-jm7f
NVD — CVE-2025-2901 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-2901
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/hal/console/commit/216de3b8aa82ea92df10cc296d88c68467cf2c52
Hal console Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-2901
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2355685
Hal console Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/hal/console
Hal console Release RELEASE
https://github.com/hal/console/releases/tag/v3.7.11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2901?
CVE-2025-2901 is a security vulnerability in Hal console involving HAL Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability of user input when storing it in a data store under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Hal console versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.7.11.Final across affected packages: org.jboss.hal:hal-console.
What version fixes CVE-2025-2901?
Upgrading to 3.7.11.Final (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hal-console affected?
Yes, org.jboss.hal:hal-console is affected in releases prior to 3.7.11.Final. Upgrade your dependency to 3.7.11.Final or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-2901?
CVE-2025-2901 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.6 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-2901?
CVE-2025-2901 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-2901?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.hal'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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