CVE-2024-10755 in Online Shopping Portal
Summary
by MITRE • 11/04/2024
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal 2.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/assets/plugins/DataTables/media/unit_testing/templates/empty_table.php. The manipulation of the argument scripts 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
This vulnerability resides within the PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal version 2.0, specifically targeting the administrative interface component. The issue manifests in the file /admin/assets/plugins/DataTables/media/unit_testing/templates/empty_table.php where an insecure function handling occurs. The flaw represents a classic cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This particular implementation appears to process user-supplied input without proper sanitization or output encoding, creating an avenue for persistent script execution within the victim's browser context.
The technical exploitation occurs when an attacker manipulates the scripts argument parameter within the vulnerable function, enabling them to inject malicious JavaScript code that gets executed in the context of the victim's browser. This remote code execution capability stems from the lack of input validation and output encoding mechanisms that should normally prevent such injection attacks. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be leveraged through web-based attack vectors without requiring local system access or specialized privileges. The exploitation is considered straightforward since the attack vector is publicly disclosed and accessible to malicious actors.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive user credentials, redirect users to malicious websites, or even execute more sophisticated attacks such as privilege escalation within the administrative context. The administrative interface component makes this particularly dangerous as successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to customer data, payment information, and system configuration details. This vulnerability directly violates security principles outlined in the OWASP Top Ten, specifically addressing injection flaws and cross-site scripting issues that can result in unauthorized data access and system manipulation.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The recommended approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input, particularly within the administrative components, and applying proper context-specific encoding before rendering any dynamic content. Organizations should implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution, employ regular security code reviews, and ensure all third-party libraries are updated to their latest secure versions. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws and relates to ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers phishing with malicious attachments and links. The remediation process must include thorough testing of all input handling functions and implementation of proper security controls to prevent similar injection vulnerabilities from occurring in other parts of the application.