CVE-2023-6047 in E-Commerce Software
Summary
by MITRE • 03/29/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Algoritim E-commerce Software allows Reflected XSS.
This issue affects E-commerce Software: before 3.9.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/20/2026
The CVE-2023-6047 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within Algoritim E-commerce Software that enables attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of victim browsers. This reflected XSS vulnerability occurs during the web page generation process when input parameters are inadequately sanitized before being rendered back to users. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions of the e-commerce platform through March 29, 2024, indicating a prolonged window of exposure where organizations could be compromised without proper mitigation measures.
The technical implementation of this flaw stems from improper input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the software's web rendering pipeline. When user-supplied data enters the application through HTTP request parameters, the system fails to properly neutralize potentially malicious content before incorporating it into dynamically generated web pages. This creates an environment where attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the victim's browser context, bypassing standard security mechanisms designed to prevent such attacks.
From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability poses significant risks to e-commerce platforms as it can be exploited to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized transactions, redirect users to malicious sites, or harvest sensitive customer data. The reflected nature of the attack means that the malicious payload must be delivered through a crafted URL or form submission, making it particularly dangerous in phishing campaigns or when users are tricked into clicking malicious links. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to impersonate legitimate users, access customer accounts, and potentially compromise the entire e-commerce infrastructure.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws in web applications, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for credential access through spearphishing campaigns that could exploit this XSS weakness. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation, output encoding, and Content Security Policy headers to mitigate this risk. Additionally, regular security audits, automated vulnerability scanning, and prompt patch management are essential defensive measures. Given the vendor's lack of response to early disclosure notifications, organizations should consider alternative security solutions or develop internal mitigation strategies to protect their e-commerce platforms until official patches are released.