CVE-2024-10743 in Online Shopping Portal
Summary
by MITRE • 11/03/2024
A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal 2.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /shopping/admin/assets/plugins/DataTables/examples/examples_support/editable_ajax.php. The manipulation of the argument value 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.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/01/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-10743 resides within the PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal version 2.0, specifically targeting the editable_ajax.php file located in the admin assets/plugins/DataTables/examples/examples_support directory. This web application serves as a retail platform that likely handles customer data, product information, and administrative functions, making it a critical component of the e-commerce infrastructure. The vulnerability represents a significant security flaw that could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information processed through this system.
The technical flaw manifests as a cross-site scripting vulnerability occurring within an unknown function of the editable_ajax.php file. This type of vulnerability typically arises when user-supplied input is not properly sanitized or validated before being processed and returned to users. The specific manipulation occurs through the argument value parameter, suggesting that the application fails to adequately filter or escape data that is intended to be processed through an AJAX interface. The vulnerability is classified as a client-side attack vector where malicious scripts can be injected into web pages viewed by other users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it allows remote exploitation without requiring any authentication or privileged access. An attacker can craft malicious input that, when processed by the vulnerable application, will execute scripts in the context of other users' browsers. This remote attack capability means that malicious actors can potentially compromise user sessions, steal sensitive data, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or redirect users to malicious websites. The vulnerability affects the application's administrative interface, potentially allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges or access sensitive administrative functions.
The exploit for this vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, which significantly increases the risk of exploitation. The disclosure of the exploit means that threat actors can readily implement the attack without requiring advanced technical knowledge or reverse engineering efforts. This public availability transforms what might have been a theoretical vulnerability into an actual threat that organizations running this specific version of the PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal should consider immediately remediated. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which describes cross-site scripting flaws, and falls under the ATT&CK technique T1566 for initial access through malicious input.
Organizations utilizing this vulnerable software should implement immediate mitigation measures including applying the latest available security patches from the vendor, implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms, and conducting thorough security assessments of their web applications. Additionally, network segmentation and monitoring for suspicious activities related to the affected file should be implemented to detect potential exploitation attempts. The remediation process should include comprehensive code review to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the application and adherence to secure coding practices that prevent injection flaws through proper sanitization of user inputs and appropriate context-aware output encoding.