CVE-2019-10260 in Total.js
Summary
by MITRE
Total.js CMS 12.0.0 has XSS related to themes/admin/views/index.html (item.message) and themes/admin/public/ui.js (column.format).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/17/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-10260 affects Total.js CMS version 12.0.0 and represents a cross-site scripting vulnerability that manifests in two distinct locations within the administrative interface. This flaw resides in the themes/admin/views/index.html file where the item.message parameter is improperly handled, and in themes/admin/public/ui.js where the column.format function fails to sanitize user input appropriately. The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with administrative privileges to inject malicious scripts that can execute in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the compromised system.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding practices within the CMS's administrative components. When administrators view messages or interact with data tables in the admin interface, the application fails to properly escape or sanitize user-provided content before rendering it in the browser context. This creates an environment where malicious actors can craft specially formatted messages or data entries that, when displayed, execute arbitrary javascript code. The vulnerability specifically targets the message display functionality and data formatting capabilities within the administrative user interface, making it particularly dangerous for privileged users who frequently interact with the CMS administration panel.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it represents a critical security weakness that can be exploited to escalate privileges and compromise the entire CMS installation. Attackers can leverage this XSS flaw to steal administrator sessions, modify content, inject malicious code into the application, or redirect users to phishing sites. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects the administrative interface where users have elevated privileges, potentially allowing for complete system compromise. The attack requires minimal sophistication since it targets the administrative panel where users typically have unrestricted access to all CMS features, making it an attractive target for exploitation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2019-10260 should include immediate patching of the Total.js CMS to version 12.0.1 or later where this vulnerability has been addressed. Organizations should also implement proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application, particularly in areas where user-generated content is displayed. The implementation of content security policies can provide additional protection against XSS attacks by restricting script execution and preventing unauthorized code injection. Security teams should conduct thorough code reviews focusing on user input handling within administrative interfaces and ensure that all user-provided data is properly escaped before rendering in HTML contexts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and follows patterns commonly seen in ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter execution through browser-based attacks. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the CMS or related applications that might present similar exposure risks.