CVE-2024-13142 in studentmanager
Summary
by MITRE • 01/06/2025
A vulnerability was found in ZeroWdd studentmanager 1.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function submitAddRole of the file src/main/java/com/zero/system/controller/RoleController. java. The manipulation of the argument name leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/15/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-13142 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the ZeroWdd studentmanager 1.0 application. This security weakness resides in the RoleController class, specifically within the submitAddRole function located at src/main/java/com/zero/system/controller/RoleController.java. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data, creating an exploitable condition that allows malicious actors to inject malicious scripts into the application's response.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the application processes the name parameter within the submitAddRole function without proper sanitization or encoding of special characters. This flaw directly maps to CWE-79, which defines Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities as a result of insufficient validation of input data. The attack vector is remote, meaning an attacker can exploit this vulnerability without requiring physical access to the system, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that are publicly accessible. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or other malicious activities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable sophisticated attacks that leverage the compromised application to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. This includes potential data exfiltration, privilege escalation, or redirection to malicious sites. The remote exploit capability means that attackers can target users from any location, making this vulnerability particularly concerning for applications that serve a wide user base. Security frameworks such as the ATT&CK framework categorize this vulnerability under the T1059.001 technique, which involves the use of command and scripting interpreters for execution, as the XSS payload can contain various scripting commands that are executed within the victim's browser context.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-13142 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms. The application should sanitize all user-supplied input, particularly the name parameter in the submitAddRole function, by employing proper HTML encoding or escaping techniques before rendering any user-provided content. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can provide an additional layer of protection against XSS attacks by restricting the sources from which scripts can be executed. The development team should also consider implementing proper input validation using regular expressions to ensure that the name parameter conforms to expected formats and does not contain potentially malicious characters or sequences. Regular security testing including dynamic application security testing (DAST) and static application security testing (SAST) should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase. Furthermore, implementing proper error handling and logging mechanisms can help detect and respond to exploitation attempts, while also providing valuable forensic data for security incident investigations.