CVE-2022-3000 in yetiforcecrm
Summary
by MITRE • 09/20/2022
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository yetiforcecompany/yetiforcecrm prior to 6.4.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/21/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-3000 represents a stored cross-site scripting flaw within the yetiforcecrm repository maintained by GitHub user yetiforcecompany. This security defect allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications that persist in the system and execute when other users access affected pages. The vulnerability specifically affects versions prior to 6.4.0, indicating that the developers have addressed this issue in subsequent releases. Stored XSS vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because the malicious code is permanently stored on the server and executed whenever users view the affected content, making them more impactful than reflected XSS attacks that require specific user interactions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding within the application's data handling mechanisms. When user-supplied data is stored in the database without proper sanitization and subsequently rendered back to users without appropriate HTML escaping, attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code through various input vectors such as form fields, file uploads, or API endpoints. This flaw directly maps to CWE-79 which defines cross-site scripting as the failure to properly encode output or validate input data. The vulnerability creates a persistent threat where malicious scripts can steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, redirect victims to malicious sites, or even execute arbitrary code within the victim's browser context.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-3000 extends beyond simple data corruption or unauthorized access. Organizations using affected versions of yetiforcecrm face significant risks including potential data breaches, privilege escalation attacks, and complete compromise of user sessions. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer information, financial records, or internal business data that the application manages. The persistent nature of stored XSS means that even after initial exploitation, the malicious code continues to execute for all users who access the affected pages, creating a continuous threat vector. This vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which focuses on use of system and network discovery techniques to identify potential targets for further exploitation.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigation strategies including upgrading to version 6.4.0 or later where the vulnerability has been patched. Additional protective measures involve implementing comprehensive input validation mechanisms, deploying proper output encoding for all user-generated content, and establishing robust content security policies. The application should enforce strict sanitization of all incoming data through parameterized queries and proper HTML escaping techniques. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious script injection attempts. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the application stack, as XSS vulnerabilities often occur in multiple areas of web applications. The fix implemented in version 6.4.0 likely includes proper input sanitization routines and enhanced output encoding mechanisms that prevent malicious scripts from being stored or executed within the application environment.