CVE-2023-49152 in Credit Tracker Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/14/2023
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Labs64 Credit Tracker allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Credit Tracker: from n/a through 1.1.17.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/14/2023
The CVE-2023-49152 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within Labs64 Credit Tracker software, specifically classified as a stored XSS vulnerability that poses significant security risks to organizations utilizing this credit tracking solution. This vulnerability exists in the web page generation process where input validation and sanitization mechanisms fail to properly neutralize malicious user inputs before they are stored and subsequently rendered back to users. The flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application's database through legitimate input fields, which then execute whenever other users view the affected content, creating a persistent threat vector that can compromise user sessions and data integrity.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input sanitization practices within the application's data handling pipeline. When users submit information through various input forms within the Credit Tracker interface, the application fails to properly validate or escape special characters that could be interpreted as executable script code. This improper neutralization occurs during the web page generation phase where user-provided data is directly embedded into HTML output without sufficient encoding or sanitization. The vulnerability affects all versions from the initial release through version 1.1.17, indicating a long-standing flaw that has not been adequately addressed in the software's security architecture.
From an operational impact perspective, this stored XSS vulnerability creates multiple attack vectors that can severely compromise user security and organizational data. Attackers can leverage this flaw to steal user session cookies, redirect victims to malicious websites, deface the application interface, or even execute arbitrary code within the victim's browser context. The persistent nature of stored XSS means that once an attacker successfully injects malicious content, it will continue to affect all users who access the affected pages until the malicious input is removed from the database. This vulnerability directly violates the principles of secure coding practices and can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive credit information, financial data manipulation, and potential regulatory compliance violations.
Organizations utilizing Labs64 Credit Tracker must implement immediate remediation measures to address this vulnerability, including applying the latest available security patches from the vendor and implementing additional defensive measures. The mitigation strategy should encompass comprehensive input validation at multiple layers including client-side and server-side sanitization, implementing proper output encoding for all dynamic content, and conducting regular security assessments of user input handling mechanisms. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and represents a clear violation of the OWASP Top Ten security risks. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls, content security policies, and regular security training for developers to prevent similar issues in future application development cycles. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059.007 for scripting and T1531 for lateral movement through compromised user sessions, emphasizing the multi-stage attack potential that security professionals must address through layered defense strategies.