CVE-2024-27990 in The Moneytizer Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/11/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in The Moneytizer allows Stored XSS.This issue affects The Moneytizer: from n/a through 9.5.20.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/13/2025
The CVE-2024-27990 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in The Moneytizer web application that enables stored XSS attacks. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization during web page generation processes, allowing malicious actors to inject persistent malicious scripts into the application's content. The flaw specifically impacts versions of The Moneytizer ranging from an unknown starting point through version 9.5.20, indicating a broad affected scope that spans multiple releases. The vulnerability classification aligns with CWE-79 which defines Cross-Site Scripting as a weakness where untrusted data is embedded into web pages without proper sanitization or encoding, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to compromise user sessions or execute unauthorized commands.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when user-supplied input containing malicious scripts is accepted and stored within the application's database or storage mechanisms. When subsequent users access web pages that retrieve and display this stored content, the malicious scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing session cookies, redirecting to malicious sites, or performing actions on behalf of authenticated users. The stored nature of this XSS vulnerability means that the malicious payload persists even after the initial injection, making it particularly dangerous as it can affect multiple users over extended periods. The vulnerability exploits the fundamental weakness in input validation and output encoding practices within the web application's content generation pipeline, where user data is not properly escaped or filtered before being rendered in HTML contexts.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-27990 extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with a persistent foothold within the application environment. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, manipulate data, or redirect users to phishing sites that appear legitimate. The stored XSS nature means that the attack vector remains active until the malicious content is removed from the application's database, potentially affecting numerous users who encounter the compromised content. This vulnerability particularly threatens applications handling user-generated content where administrators or regular users might input data that gets rendered back to other users, creating an ideal environment for persistent malicious script execution. The impact is amplified when considering that The Moneytizer is a monetization platform, meaning that compromised users could be exposed to additional financial risks through fraudulent transactions or account takeovers.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-27990 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data flow. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input before storage and properly encoding data before rendering in HTML contexts using techniques such as HTML entity encoding, JavaScript escaping, and Content Security Policy implementation. Organizations should immediately upgrade to the latest version of The Moneytizer where this vulnerability has been patched, as the vendor has likely implemented proper input sanitization and output encoding measures. Additional defensive measures include implementing strict content validation rules, establishing secure coding practices for input handling, and deploying web application firewalls that can detect and block malicious script patterns. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of following OWASP Top Ten security guidelines and adhering to secure coding practices that prevent injection vulnerabilities. Organizations should also conduct thorough security assessments of their web applications to identify similar input validation weaknesses that could be exploited through various attack vectors including reflected XSS, stored XSS, and DOM-based XSS scenarios, as outlined in the ATT&CK framework's T1059.002 technique for command and scripting interpreters and T1566.001 for spearphishing attachments that often leverage XSS vulnerabilities as initial access vectors.