CVE-2020-25091 in Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap
Summary
by MITRE
Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap before 2020-08-03 allows XSS in application/modules/vendor/views/add_product.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/03/2020
This vulnerability exists within the Ecommerce-CodeIgniter-Bootstrap web application framework version prior to 2020-08-03, specifically affecting the product addition functionality within the vendor module. The issue manifests as a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the add_product.php view file, which processes user input without proper sanitization or output encoding mechanisms. The flaw occurs when vendors attempt to add new products to the ecommerce platform, creating a potential attack vector for malicious actors to inject malicious scripts into the application's user interface.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding practices within the application's front-end rendering logic. When vendor users submit product information through the add product interface, the application fails to properly escape or sanitize user-provided data before displaying it within the HTML context. This allows attackers to inject malicious javascript code or html markup that gets executed in the browsers of other users who view the affected product listings. The vulnerability specifically affects the application/modules/vendor/views/add_product.php file, making it a server-side template injection point that can be exploited through crafted input fields.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform a variety of malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, and data exfiltration. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain access to sensitive vendor account information, manipulate product listings, or redirect users to malicious websites. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in an ecommerce environment where multiple vendors interact with the platform, as it could allow attackers to compromise entire vendor accounts and potentially escalate their access to administrative privileges. This represents a critical security risk that directly impacts the integrity and confidentiality of the ecommerce platform's user data and business operations.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application stack. The recommended approach includes implementing proper HTML escaping for all user-provided content before rendering it in the browser context, utilizing parameterized queries to prevent injection attacks, and establishing robust input sanitization routines. Organizations should also implement content security policies to prevent unauthorized script execution and regularly audit their web applications for similar vulnerabilities. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications. From an attack perspective, this vulnerability maps to ATT&CK technique T1566 which involves social engineering through malicious content injection, and T1071 which encompasses application layer protocol usage including web application exploitation techniques. Regular security updates and patch management procedures should be implemented to ensure all components of the ecommerce platform remain protected against known vulnerabilities.