CVE-2024-10412 in Guns-Medical
Summary
by MITRE • 10/27/2024
A vulnerability was found in Poco-z Guns-Medical 1.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function upload of the file /mgr/upload of the component File Upload. The manipulation of the argument picture leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/02/2025
This vulnerability resides within the Poco-z Guns-Medical 1.0 medical application where a cross site scripting flaw exists in the file upload functionality. The specific issue manifests in the /mgr/upload endpoint where the picture argument parameter is not properly validated or sanitized, creating an avenue for malicious input injection. This weakness allows attackers to execute arbitrary javascript code within the context of a victim's browser session, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. The vulnerability has been classified as a remote attack vector, meaning that exploitation can occur without requiring physical access to the target system, making it particularly dangerous in networked environments where medical applications handle sensitive patient information.
The technical flaw represents a classic cross site scripting vulnerability that falls under CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross site scripting in software systems. This weakness enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications that are then executed by other users who view the affected content. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in medical applications where patient confidentiality and data integrity are paramount. The attack surface is widened by the fact that this is a file upload function, which typically has elevated privileges and access to system resources, potentially allowing for more severe exploitation beyond simple script injection.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it creates potential pathways for more sophisticated attacks within the medical application environment. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or even escalate privileges within the application. Given that this is a medical system handling sensitive patient data, the implications are severe as attackers could potentially access confidential medical records, manipulate patient information, or disrupt critical healthcare services. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors could exploit this vulnerability from anywhere on the internet, making it a high-priority security concern for healthcare organizations.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the file upload functionality. The application must sanitize all user-supplied data, particularly in file upload components, to prevent malicious script injection. Implementing proper content type validation, file extension filtering, and using secure file handling practices are essential defensive measures. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious upload attempts, while also establishing robust monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect potential exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire medical application ecosystem, ensuring compliance with healthcare security standards and protecting patient data from unauthorized access.