CVE-2022-48324 in Mapos
Summary
by MITRE • 02/16/2023
Multiple Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Mapos 4.39.0 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. Affects the following parameters: (1) pesquisa, (2) data, (3) data2, (4) nome, (5) descricao, (6) idDocumentos, (7) id in file application/controllers/Arquivos.php; (8) senha, (9) nomeCliente, (10) contato, (11) documento, (12) telefone, (13) celular, (14) email, (15) rua, (16) numero, (17) complemento, (18) bairro, (19) cidade, (20) estado, (21) cep, (22) idClientes, (23) id in file application/controllers/Clientes.php; (24) id, (25) tipo, (26) forma_pagamento, (27) gateway_de_pagamento, (28) excluir_id, (29) confirma_id, (30) cancela_id in file application/controllers/Cobrancas.php; (31) vencimento_de, (32) vencimento_ate, (33) cliente, (34) tipo, (35) status, (36) valor_desconto, (37) desconto, (38) periodo, (39) per_page, (40) urlAtual, (41) vencimento, (42) recebimento, (43) valor, (44) recebido, (45) formaPgto, (46) desconto_parc, (47) entrada, (48) qtdparcelas_parc, (49) valor_parc, (50) dia_pgto, (51) dia_base_pgto, (52) comissao, (53) descricao_parc, (54) cliente_parc, (55) observacoes_parc, (56) formaPgto_parc, (57) tipo_parc, (58) pagamento, (59) pago, (60) valor_desconto_editar, (61) descricao, (62) fornecedor, (63) observacoes, (64) id in file application/controllers/Financeiro.php; (65) refGarantia, (66) textoGarantia, (67) idGarantias in file application/controllers/Garantias.php; (68) email, (69) senha in file application/controllers/Login.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/18/2023
This cross site scripting vulnerability in Mapos version 4.39.0 represents a critical security flaw that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications through multiple input parameters across several controller files. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the application's web interface, creating pathways for persistent and reflected XSS attacks that can compromise user sessions and execute unauthorized commands. The affected parameters span across multiple controller files including Arquivos.php, Clientes.php, Cobrancas.php, Financeiro.php, Garantias.php, and Login.php, indicating a widespread issue throughout the application's functionality. According to CWE-79, this vulnerability directly maps to Cross Site Scripting flaws where untrusted data is improperly sanitized before being rendered in web pages. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it encompasses user authentication parameters such as senha and email in the Login controller, customer management fields in Clientes.php, financial transaction data in Financeiro.php, and document management parameters in Arquivos.php.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple script execution, as it enables attackers to manipulate the application's behavior and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Attackers can leverage these XSS vulnerabilities to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, modify page content, or even perform actions on behalf of authenticated users through CSRF attacks that exploit the compromised session state. The presence of multiple parameters across different controllers suggests that an attacker could target various application functions including document management, client data handling, billing processes, and user authentication mechanisms. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which involves establishing persistence through web shell deployment and T1071.1003 which covers application layer protocol usage for command and control. The fact that parameters like idDocumentos, idClientes, and id appear in multiple contexts increases the attack surface and allows for more sophisticated exploitation techniques.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding across all affected parameters, particularly in the application/controllers directory where the vulnerable code resides. The recommended approach includes implementing strict sanitization of all user inputs before processing, employing context-specific output encoding for each parameter type, and establishing proper content security policies to prevent script execution. Security measures should also include regular code reviews focusing on parameter handling in controller files, implementation of web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious input patterns, and enforcement of secure coding practices following OWASP Top 10 guidelines. Organizations should consider implementing automated vulnerability scanning tools to identify similar issues in other application components and establish secure coding standards that prevent such vulnerabilities from reoccurring in future development cycles. The remediation process must address all 69 identified vulnerable parameters across the specified controller files, with particular attention to authentication-related fields and financial transaction data that could provide attackers with significant system access privileges.