CVE-2023-43713 in Os Commerce
Summary
by MITRE • 10/25/2023
Os Commerce is currently susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows attackers to inject JS via the "title" parameter, in the "/admin/admin-menu/add-submit" endpoint, which can lead to unauthorized execution of scripts in a user's web browser.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/25/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-43713 affects Os Commerce, a widely used e-commerce platform that falls under the category of web application security flaws. This particular weakness represents a classic cross-site scripting vulnerability that exploits the platform's administrative interface, specifically targeting the admin-menu/add-submit endpoint. The flaw resides in the improper sanitization of user input parameters, particularly the "title" field, which is processed without adequate validation or encoding mechanisms. This oversight creates a direct pathway for malicious actors to inject malicious javascript code into the application's administrative functions, thereby compromising the security of the entire platform.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly validate and sanitize input data within the administrative submission process. When administrators or authorized users interact with the admin-menu/add-submit endpoint, the system accepts the "title" parameter without sufficient filtering or encoding, allowing attackers to submit javascript payloads that persist within the application's data storage. The vulnerability manifests when the malicious code is later rendered in the browser context, executing in the victim's web browser with the privileges of the logged-in user. This type of flaw maps directly to CWE-79 which defines Cross-Site Scripting as a common weakness in web applications where untrusted data is improperly handled during web page generation. The attack vector specifically aligns with the ATT&CK framework's technique T1531 which involves the use of malicious scripts to compromise user sessions and execute unauthorized commands.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it enables attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities within the compromised administrative environment. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary javascript code that may include session hijacking mechanisms, data exfiltration scripts, or even commands to modify or delete critical administrative content. The risk is particularly elevated in administrative contexts where users possess elevated privileges and can make system-wide changes. The vulnerability's exploitation potential increases when considering that the affected endpoint is designed for administrative use, meaning that successful attacks could result in complete administrative control over the Os Commerce platform. This could lead to unauthorized modification of product catalogs, customer data manipulation, payment processing alterations, or even complete system compromise through further exploitation of the administrative privileges.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-43713 should focus on immediate input validation and output encoding measures to prevent malicious script injection. The most effective approach involves implementing strict parameter validation on the "title" field within the admin-menu/add-submit endpoint, ensuring that all user-supplied data undergoes proper sanitization before being stored or rendered. This includes implementing proper HTML encoding for all output contexts, particularly within administrative interfaces where users may be exposed to untrusted data. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit the execution of inline scripts and restrict the sources from which scripts can be loaded. Additionally, regular security audits should be conducted to identify similar input validation gaps within the application's administrative interfaces, as this vulnerability likely represents a broader pattern of insufficient sanitization practices that may exist elsewhere in the platform's codebase. The remediation efforts should align with industry best practices for XSS prevention as outlined in OWASP's top ten security risks and should be part of a comprehensive application security program that includes regular penetration testing and code review processes to identify and address similar vulnerabilities across the entire application stack.