CVE-2024-24397 in Dashboard.JS
Summary
by MITRE • 02/05/2024
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Stimulsoft GmbH Stimulsoft Dashboard.JS before v.2024.1.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the ReportName field.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/29/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-24397 represents a critical cross site scripting flaw within Stimulsoft GmbH's Dashboard.JS component prior to version 2024.1.2. This issue resides in the ReportName field handling mechanism where the application fails to properly sanitize user input before processing and rendering it within the web interface. The vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting attacks where improperly validated input is executed in the victim's browser. The affected system processes user-supplied data without adequate encoding or validation, creating an exploitable condition that allows malicious actors to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts a malicious payload specifically designed to be submitted through the ReportName field. This crafted input typically contains script tags or other malicious code sequences that bypass the application's input validation mechanisms. When the Dashboard.JS component processes this malformed input and renders it within the web interface, the embedded malicious code executes in the context of the victim's browser session. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it operates entirely through the web interface without requiring any special privileges or authentication, making it accessible to remote attackers who can leverage this weakness to compromise user sessions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution to potentially enable more sophisticated attacks including session hijacking, credential theft, and data exfiltration. An attacker could leverage this XSS vulnerability to steal cookies, modify dashboard content, redirect users to malicious sites, or even execute more complex attacks such as DOM-based XSS or persistent XSS scenarios. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the dashboard environment, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive reports and data visualization components. Organizations relying on Stimulsoft Dashboard.JS for business intelligence and reporting may experience significant security implications including unauthorized data access and potential system compromise through chained attacks that exploit this vulnerability as an initial access vector.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-24397 should prioritize immediate patching to version 2024.1.2 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed through proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms. Organizations should implement comprehensive input sanitization policies that validate all user-supplied data against whitelisted character sets and patterns before processing. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional defense-in-depth measures to prevent script execution from unauthorized sources. Regular security assessments and web application firewalls should be deployed to monitor for suspicious activities related to this vulnerability. Additionally, security awareness training for developers working with Stimulsoft components should emphasize proper input validation and output encoding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in custom implementations. The remediation approach should follow ATT&CK framework guidance for mitigating web application vulnerabilities through both defensive measures and continuous monitoring of application behavior for signs of exploitation attempts.