CVE-2023-52257 in LogoBee
Summary
by MITRE • 12/30/2023
LogoBee 0.2 allows updates.php?id= XSS.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/30/2023
The LogoBee 0.2 web application contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in its updates.php script where the id parameter is not properly sanitized before being reflected back to users. This flaw enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially allowing for session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. The vulnerability exists because the application fails to implement proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms for user-supplied data.
This XSS vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which categorizes insecure direct object references and improper neutralization of special elements used in web pages. The specific attack vector involves an attacker crafting a malicious URL with a crafted id parameter that contains script code, which then gets executed in the victim's browser when they access the vulnerable page. The vulnerability represents a classic reflected XSS issue where the malicious payload is embedded in the URL and delivered to the victim through social engineering or phishing techniques.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable more sophisticated attacks such as credential harvesting through form hijacking, session manipulation, or even browser exploitation chains. An attacker could potentially redirect users to malicious domains, steal cookies containing session information, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The vulnerability affects any user who accesses the updates.php page with a malicious id parameter, making it particularly dangerous in environments where multiple users interact with the application.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding techniques across all user-supplied parameters. The application should sanitize all input data using established libraries or frameworks that properly escape special characters before rendering them in web pages. Additionally, implementing a Content Security Policy header can provide an additional layer of protection against XSS attacks by restricting script execution from unauthorized sources. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security testing and code reviews to identify similar issues in other application components. Organizations should consider adopting secure coding practices aligned with OWASP Top Ten recommendations and ATT&CK framework mitigations for web application vulnerabilities, particularly those related to client-side attacks and credential exposure techniques.