CVE-2024-10652 in IDExpert
Summary
by MITRE • 11/01/2024
IDExpert from CHANGING Information Technology does not properly validate a parameter for a specific functionality, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to inject JavsScript code and perform Reflected Cross-site scripting attacks.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/01/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-10652 affects IDExpert software developed by CHANGING Information Technology, representing a critical security flaw in the application's input validation mechanisms. This weakness manifests in the software's failure to properly sanitize user-supplied parameters within a specific functional component, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors. The vulnerability classifies under CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities, where improper validation of input data allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability enables unauthenticated remote attackers to craft malicious requests that include JavaScript payloads within the vulnerable parameter. When the application processes these inputs without adequate validation or sanitization, the injected scripts become reflected back to users who subsequently access the compromised functionality. This reflected XSS attack vector operates entirely through web requests without requiring any authentication credentials from the attacker, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by anyone who can interact with the vulnerable application. The attack typically involves constructing a malicious URL containing the JavaScript payload that, when visited by a victim, executes the script in their browser session.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as reflected XSS attacks can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, and further exploitation of the victim's browser context. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to steal cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information that users may have in their browser. The unauthenticated nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability at scale without needing to establish any prior access or credentials. This vulnerability particularly affects web applications that handle user input and display it back to users without proper sanitization, creating a persistent risk for any organization relying on IDExpert for their information management needs.
Security mitigations for CVE-2024-10652 should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The primary defense involves sanitizing all user-supplied parameters before processing them, ensuring that any potentially malicious script content is either removed or properly encoded to prevent execution. Organizations should implement proper content security policies that restrict script execution and employ regular expression validation for all input fields. Additionally, the application should implement proper HTTP headers such as X-Content-Type-Options and Content-Security-Policy to mitigate the impact of successful XSS attempts. System administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious request patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for Scripting and T1566.001 for Spearphishing Attachment, highlighting the need for comprehensive defensive measures that address both the immediate vulnerability and broader attack surface considerations.