CVE-2024-25096 in Canto Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/03/2024
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Canto Inc. Canto allows Code Injection.This issue affects Canto: from n/a through 3.0.7.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/10/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-25096 represents a critical code injection flaw within the Canto platform that falls under the broader category of improper control of code generation as classified by CWE-94. This vulnerability exists in Canto Inc.'s software suite and specifically impacts versions ranging from an unspecified starting point through version 3.0.7. The flaw stems from insufficient validation and sanitization of user-supplied input that is subsequently used in code generation processes, creating a pathway for malicious actors to inject arbitrary code into the system. This type of vulnerability directly violates the principle of least privilege and proper input validation, allowing attackers to manipulate the application's behavior through crafted inputs that are then executed as part of the code generation workflow.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize or validate user inputs before incorporating them into dynamic code generation processes. Attackers can exploit this weakness by submitting malicious payloads through various input vectors including API endpoints, form fields, or file uploads that are processed by the code generation engine. When the system processes these inputs without adequate protection mechanisms, the injected code executes with the privileges of the affected application, potentially allowing full system compromise. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter, where adversaries leverage code injection to execute malicious commands within the target environment. The impact extends beyond simple code execution as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges, access sensitive data, or establish persistent access through the compromised code generation functionality.
The operational consequences of this vulnerability are severe and multifaceted, as it provides attackers with a direct method to compromise the entire Canto platform and potentially the underlying infrastructure. Organizations using affected versions face significant risk of data breaches, system compromise, and unauthorized access to sensitive content managed by the platform. The vulnerability can be exploited through various attack vectors including web application interfaces, API calls, and potentially file-based attacks if the code generation process handles file uploads. Given that this affects a content management platform, successful exploitation could result in unauthorized content modification, data exfiltration, or complete system takeover. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple versions indicates a fundamental flaw in the application's security architecture that requires immediate attention and remediation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-25096 must focus on implementing robust input validation and sanitization mechanisms throughout the code generation pipeline. Organizations should immediately upgrade to the latest available version of Canto that contains the patched implementation of proper code generation controls. Security measures should include implementing strict input validation using allowlists rather than denylists, employing parameterized queries where applicable, and ensuring that all user-supplied inputs undergo rigorous sanitization before being processed by any code generation components. Additionally, organizations should implement proper access controls and monitoring to detect anomalous code generation activities that may indicate exploitation attempts. The remediation process should follow security best practices including principle of least privilege, regular security testing, and maintaining up-to-date vulnerability management processes. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.