CVE-2013-3082 in jojo
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in plugins/jojo_core/forgot_password.php in Jojo before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter to forgot-password/.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-3082 represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the Jojo CMS platform, specifically affecting versions prior to 1.2.2. This vulnerability exists in the forgot_password.php plugin file which handles user password recovery functionality. The issue manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize user input received through the search parameter in the forgot-password/ endpoint, creating an avenue for malicious actors to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which categorizes cross-site scripting as a code injection flaw where untrusted data is incorporated into web page content without proper validation or sanitization. The flaw occurs because the forgot_password.php script directly incorporates user-supplied search parameters into the page output without implementing adequate input filtering or output encoding mechanisms. This allows attackers to craft malicious URLs containing script tags or other HTML content that gets executed when legitimate users access the password recovery page, particularly when the search parameter is processed and displayed within the user interface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it enables remote attackers to perform session hijacking, defacement of web pages, or redirection to malicious sites. An attacker could inject malicious scripts that steal user credentials, modify content displayed to other users, or redirect them to phishing pages designed to capture additional sensitive information. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in environments where users trust the CMS platform and regularly access password recovery features, as the malicious code execution occurs within the context of the authenticated user's session, potentially leading to privilege escalation or data theft.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching to version 1.2.2 or later where the input sanitization issues have been resolved. Organizations should also implement proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent similar issues in other parts of their web applications. The remediation process should involve reviewing all user input handling within the CMS, particularly in authentication and recovery modules, and implementing context-specific output encoding. Security measures should align with ATT&CK technique T1531 for credential access and T1566 for credential harvesting, as the vulnerability enables attackers to exploit user sessions and capture sensitive authentication data. Additionally, implementing a web application firewall with XSS detection capabilities and regular security scanning of web applications can help identify and prevent similar vulnerabilities across the organization's digital infrastructure.