CVE-2024-25218 in Task Manager App
Summary
by MITRE • 02/14/2024
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Task Manager App v1.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Project Name parameter /TaskManager/Projects.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/09/2025
This cross-site scripting vulnerability exists within the Task Manager App version 1.0, specifically in the Project Name parameter handling within the Projects.php file. The flaw represents a classic server-side input validation failure that enables malicious actors to inject arbitrary HTML or JavaScript code into the application's response. The vulnerability occurs when user-supplied input from the Project Name field is directly reflected back to the browser without proper sanitization or encoding mechanisms. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into web pages without appropriate validation or escaping. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it targets a core application parameter that users would naturally interact with during normal operations, making it easily exploitable through social engineering or automated scanning techniques.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it provides attackers with the capability to perform session hijacking, defacement of application content, and potential data exfiltration from authenticated users. When an attacker crafts a malicious payload and injects it into the Project Name parameter, any user who views the affected project page becomes vulnerable to the injected code execution. This creates a persistent threat that can affect multiple users within the application's user base. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers social engineering tactics, as attackers can craft convincing payloads that appear legitimate to end users. The attack chain typically involves initial compromise through a crafted URL or form submission, followed by the execution of malicious scripts that can capture user credentials, redirect to malicious sites, or manipulate application functionality.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data flow. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input through proper encoding before rendering any content in the browser, specifically implementing HTML entity encoding for the Project Name parameter. Additionally, developers should implement a Content Security Policy (CSP) to limit the sources from which scripts can be executed within the application context. The application should also enforce proper input length restrictions and character validation to prevent overly long or malformed inputs that could bypass basic sanitization. Implementing a web application firewall (WAF) with XSS detection capabilities can provide an additional layer of protection, though this should not replace proper application-level fixes. Security teams should conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify similar input validation flaws in other application components, as this vulnerability demonstrates a pattern of inadequate data sanitization that may exist elsewhere in the codebase. The fix should also include comprehensive logging of user inputs to detect potential attack attempts and maintain audit trails for security incident response activities.