CVE-2024-2727 in CIGESv2
Summary
by MITRE • 03/22/2024
HTML injection vulnerability affecting the CIGESv2 system, which allows an attacker to inject arbitrary code and modify elements of the website and email confirmation message.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/15/2025
The CVE-2024-2727 vulnerability represents a critical html injection flaw within the CIGESv2 system that fundamentally compromises the integrity and security of web applications. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the system's processing pipeline, allowing malicious actors to inject malicious html code into web pages and email confirmation messages. The flaw specifically affects how the system handles user-supplied data in contexts where html content is rendered, creating an environment where attacker-controlled input can be interpreted as executable html rather than mere text. Such vulnerabilities typically arise from insufficient sanitization of user inputs before they are processed and displayed within web interfaces or email communications.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability follows established patterns documented in common weakness enumeration CWE-79 which classifies the issue as a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Attackers can leverage this flaw to inject malicious scripts, modify page content, manipulate user sessions, and potentially redirect users to malicious websites. The impact extends beyond simple html manipulation as the vulnerability allows for the injection of javascript code within email confirmation messages, creating a vector for phishing attacks and session hijacking. The system's failure to properly encode or sanitize html characters during processing creates a persistent threat where malicious payloads can be stored and executed across multiple user sessions.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to both user privacy and system integrity within the CIGESv2 environment. The ability to modify email confirmation messages provides attackers with a sophisticated means of conducting social engineering campaigns, potentially stealing user credentials or financial information. The injection capabilities can be used to create fake login portals, redirect users to malicious sites, or modify critical system messages that users trust. This vulnerability directly impacts the principle of least privilege and can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data within the system. The persistence of injected content means that once exploited, the malicious code can affect multiple users over extended periods.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-2727 should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application stack. The system must employ proper html escaping techniques before rendering any user-supplied content, utilizing established security frameworks and libraries that automatically handle encoding. Implementing content security policies and using secure coding practices that follow the OWASP top ten guidelines will significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. Regular security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities. Additionally, the system should implement proper access controls and monitoring mechanisms to detect unauthorized modifications to email templates or web content. The remediation process should include comprehensive code auditing to ensure all input handling points are properly secured and that the application follows secure coding standards aligned with NIST cybersecurity framework recommendations.