CVE-2024-0958 in Stock Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 01/27/2024
A vulnerability was found in CodeAstro Stock Management System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /index.php of the component Add Category Handler. The manipulation of the argument Category Name/Category Description leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-252203.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/19/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-0958 represents a critical cross site scripting flaw within the CodeAstro Stock Management System version 1.0. This security weakness resides in the Add Category Handler component, specifically within the /index.php file processing logic. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly handle user-supplied data when creating new categories within the stock management interface. The flaw manifests when attackers manipulate the Category Name and Category Description parameters, which are then improperly rendered back to users without appropriate HTML escaping or sanitization measures.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through a remote attack vector, allowing malicious actors to inject malicious scripts into the web application's response. When the application processes the crafted Category Name or Category Description inputs and displays them on the web page without proper sanitization, the injected scripts execute within the context of other users' browsers. This creates a persistent cross site scripting condition where legitimate users who view the affected category listings become victims of the attack. The vulnerability's classification as a remote exploit means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network privileges to initiate the attack, making it particularly dangerous for web-based applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, and redirection to malicious websites. Attackers can leverage this weakness to steal user sessions, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the stock management system with elevated privileges. The disclosed exploit status and public availability of the vulnerability significantly increases the risk to organizations using this software, as threat actors can readily implement the attack without requiring advanced technical skills. This type of vulnerability directly violates security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten, specifically targeting the injection category of vulnerabilities.
Organizations utilizing CodeAstro Stock Management System 1.0 should immediately implement mitigations including input validation and sanitization of all user-supplied data, particularly in the category creation functionality. The application should implement proper HTML escaping mechanisms for all dynamic content rendered in web responses, ensuring that special characters are properly encoded to prevent script execution. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide an additional layer of protection against XSS attacks by restricting script execution within the application. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross site scripting flaws, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege and secure input handling as defined in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in their web applications, as this type of flaw commonly occurs in applications that fail to properly validate and sanitize user inputs across all application components.