CVE-2017-20044 in PricePoint
Summary
by MITRE • 06/13/2022
A vulnerability was found in Navetti PricePoint 4.6.0.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting (Reflected). It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 4.7.0.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/25/2026
This vulnerability in Navetti PricePoint version 4.6.0.0 represents a classic reflected cross site scripting flaw that poses significant security risks to organizations relying on this pricing and inventory management system. The vulnerability has been categorized as problematic within the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures database, indicating its potential to cause harm when exploited by malicious actors. The affected component appears to be within the application's input handling mechanisms where user-supplied data is not properly sanitized before being returned to users in web responses.
The technical implementation of this reflected XSS vulnerability occurs when the application fails to adequately validate or escape user input that is subsequently rendered in web pages without proper sanitization measures. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web requests that are then executed in the context of other users' browsers who view the affected content. The attack vector is remotely exploitable, meaning threat actors can initiate the vulnerability through web-based interactions without requiring physical access or local system privileges.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized transactions, redirect users to malicious websites, or manipulate application functionality. This type of vulnerability particularly affects web applications that process user input through URL parameters or form fields, making the PricePoint system susceptible to various attack scenarios including credential theft and data manipulation. The reflected nature means that the malicious script is not stored on the server but rather injected into the current page response, making detection more challenging for security monitoring systems.
Organizations utilizing Navetti PricePoint 4.6.0.0 should prioritize upgrading to version 4.7.0.0 as recommended by the vendor to remediate this vulnerability. This upgrade addresses the input validation gaps that enable the reflected XSS attack vector. Additionally, implementing proper output encoding and content security policies can provide additional defense layers against similar vulnerabilities. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross site scripting flaws in web applications, and may map to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for initial access through spearphishing attachments or links that could exploit this vulnerability.
Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls with XSS detection capabilities as a temporary mitigation measure while planning the upgrade process. Regular security assessments of web applications and input validation reviews are essential to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other system components. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date software versions and implementing comprehensive input sanitization practices across all web applications that handle user-supplied data.