CVE-2022-32130 in 74cmsSE
Summary
by MITRE • 06/23/2022
74cmsSE v3.5.1 was discovered to contain a reflective cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the path /company/down_resume/total/nature.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/14/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-32130 affects 74cmsSE version 3.5.1 and represents a critical reflective cross-site scripting flaw that can be exploited by remote attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a victim's browser. This vulnerability specifically manifests within the application's path structure at /company/down_resume/total/nature, indicating that the issue occurs when processing user-supplied input through this particular endpoint. The reflective nature of the vulnerability means that malicious payloads are reflected back to users through the web application's response, typically via URL parameters or form fields that are not properly sanitized or encoded.
The technical flaw stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the 74cmsSE application's handling of requests directed to the specified path. When user input is processed through this endpoint without proper sanitization, attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code that gets executed in the victim's browser when the affected page is rendered. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws where improper validation of input allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability demonstrates a classic lack of proper input sanitization and output encoding practices that are fundamental to preventing XSS attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it allows attackers to potentially hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, deface web pages, or redirect users to malicious websites. An attacker could craft a malicious URL containing a payload that, when clicked by an authenticated user, would execute unauthorized actions on their behalf. This could lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, data theft, or the compromise of the entire web application's user base. The vulnerability affects the application's integrity and confidentiality, potentially enabling further attacks such as credential theft or privilege escalation within the system. The reflected nature of the attack means that the malicious script is executed immediately when the user visits the crafted URL, making it particularly dangerous for mass exploitation.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate implementation of proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. All user-supplied input must be sanitized and validated before being processed or rendered in web responses, with special attention to the specific path /company/down_resume/total/nature where the vulnerability occurs. The application should implement proper HTML escaping and encoding of all dynamic content before rendering it in web pages. Additionally, developers should consider implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to add an additional layer of protection against XSS attacks. Regular security audits and input validation testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parts of the application. The fix should align with industry best practices and standards such as those recommended by OWASP for preventing cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, ensuring that all dynamic content is properly escaped and that input validation is comprehensive and robust to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future.