CVE-2024-0266 in Online Lawyer Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 01/07/2024
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Project Worlds Online Lawyer Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component User Registration. The manipulation of the argument First Name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-249822 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/28/2025
This vulnerability exists within the Project Worlds Online Lawyer Management System version 1.0, specifically affecting the user registration functionality. The issue manifests as a cross site scripting vulnerability that occurs when the First Name parameter is manipulated during the registration process. The vulnerability has been classified as problematic and represents a significant security risk to the application's users and administrators. The flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the web application through the registration form, potentially compromising user sessions and data integrity.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output sanitization within the user registration component. When users submit their first names during registration, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape special characters that could be interpreted as HTML or JavaScript code. This allows an attacker to craft malicious input containing script tags or other executable code that gets stored in the application's database and subsequently rendered in subsequent page displays. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically targets the user input handling mechanism, making it particularly dangerous as it can affect legitimate users who may unknowingly interact with malicious content.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, creating potential pathways for more severe attacks within the system. Remote exploitation means that attackers can leverage this vulnerability without requiring physical access to the system or network, making it particularly dangerous for web applications. The disclosed exploit status indicates that threat actors have already developed working methods to take advantage of this weakness, increasing the risk to systems in production environments. This vulnerability could enable session hijacking, data theft, credential compromise, or even allow attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access to the system. The impact is particularly concerning for legal management systems that handle sensitive client information and confidential case data.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's user registration process. The primary defense involves sanitizing all user inputs, particularly those that are displayed back to users or stored in databases, to prevent script injection attempts. Implementing proper content security policies and using secure coding practices such as parameterized queries and HTML encoding for dynamic content can significantly reduce the risk. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious input patterns, while conducting regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross site scripting flaws, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploitation of web applications. Regular updates and patch management should be implemented to address this vulnerability and similar issues in the broader software ecosystem.