CVE-2024-1026 in eReserv
Summary
by MITRE • 01/30/2024
A vulnerability was found in Cogites eReserv 7.7.58 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file front/admin/config.php. The manipulation of the argument id with the input %22%3E%3Cscript%3Ealert(%27XSS%27)%3C/script%3E leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The identifier VDB-252293 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/21/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-1026 represents a critical cross site scripting flaw within the Cogites eReserv 7.7.58 web application. This security weakness resides in the processing of the front/admin/config.php file where improper input validation allows malicious actors to inject harmful scripts into the application's response. The vulnerability manifests when an attacker manipulates the id parameter through a specifically crafted payload that encodes to %22%3E%3Cscript%3Ealert(%27XSS%27)%3C/script%3E, effectively bypassing standard sanitization measures and executing malicious javascript code in the context of the victim's browser.
This cross site scripting vulnerability operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration classification CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to exploit user sessions or execute unauthorized commands. The attack vector is remotely exploitable, meaning that an adversary can initiate the malicious payload through web requests without requiring physical access to the system or direct interaction with the application's servers. The vulnerability's designation as problematic in the Cogites eReserv platform suggests that it affects core administrative functionality where user privileges and system configurations are managed, potentially enabling attackers to escalate their privileges or gain unauthorized access to sensitive administrative controls.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, deface web pages, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. Given that the vulnerability affects the administrative configuration file, successful exploitation could allow attackers to modify system settings, access restricted areas, or potentially compromise the entire application infrastructure. The remote exploitability of this flaw means that attackers can target users from any location, making it particularly dangerous for organizations that rely on web-based administrative interfaces for critical business operations.
Organizations utilizing Cogites eReserv 7.7.58 should immediately implement mitigation strategies including input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data, particularly parameters that are processed in administrative contexts. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against script injection attacks by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded. Regular security updates and patches should be applied promptly once available from the vendor, while network monitoring should be enhanced to detect suspicious traffic patterns associated with XSS payload delivery. Additionally, the principle of least privilege should be enforced by limiting administrative access to trusted users only and implementing multi-factor authentication to reduce the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts.