CVE-2022-4599 in LifeStyle
Summary
by MITRE • 12/18/2022
A vulnerability was found in Shoplazza LifeStyle 1.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /admin/api/theme-edit/ of the component Product Handler. The manipulation of the argument Subheading/Heading/Text/Button Text/Label leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-216194 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/15/2023
This vulnerability resides within the Shoplazza LifeStyle 1.1 platform where a cross site scripting flaw exists in the Product Handler component. The specific affected file path is /admin/api/theme-edit/ which handles administrative theme modifications. The vulnerability manifests when malicious input is passed through parameters including Subheading, Heading, Text, Button Text, and Label fields. These parameters are processed without adequate sanitization or validation, creating an opportunity for attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application's response. The flaw represents a classic reflected cross site scripting vulnerability where user-supplied data is directly incorporated into the server response without proper encoding or filtering mechanisms.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through remote attack vectors where an attacker can craft malicious payloads that get executed in the context of a victim's browser when they interact with the compromised application. The vulnerability's classification as problematic indicates that it has been thoroughly analyzed and confirmed to pose a genuine security risk. The disclosure of the exploit to the public community means that threat actors can readily implement this attack without requiring advanced technical knowledge or specialized tools. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the vulnerability exists within an administrative interface, potentially allowing unauthorized users to execute malicious code against authenticated administrators or other users within the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it could enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive administrative credentials, manipulate product data, or redirect users to malicious domains. This type of vulnerability directly violates security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten, specifically addressing injection flaws and cross site scripting vulnerabilities. The presence of multiple parameter vectors increases the attack surface and makes the vulnerability more dangerous as attackers can target different input points within the same administrative interface. According to CWE classification, this represents a CWE-79: Cross-site Scripting vulnerability, which is a well-documented and frequently exploited weakness in web applications.
Organizations utilizing Shoplazza LifeStyle 1.1 should immediately implement mitigations including input validation, output encoding, and the implementation of Content Security Policies to prevent script execution. The recommended approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input before processing and ensuring proper encoding of data when rendered in web pages. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and regular security scanning can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's public disclosure status necessitates immediate patching or mitigation strategies, as the ATT&CK framework would classify this as a technique involving code injection and privilege escalation through web application exploitation. Organizations should also consider implementing proper access controls and monitoring mechanisms to detect unauthorized access attempts to administrative interfaces.