CVE-2024-29104 in Ticket Tailor Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/19/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Zimma Ltd. Ticket Tailor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Ticket Tailor: from n/a through 1.10.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-29104 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Ticket Tailor application developed by Zimma Ltd. This stored XSS vulnerability occurs during the web page generation process when input data is improperly neutralized before being rendered in web interfaces. The flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist in the application's database and execute whenever affected pages are accessed by other users. The vulnerability affects all versions of Ticket Tailor from the initial release through version 1.10, indicating a prolonged period during which the application was susceptible to this type of attack.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the application's web rendering pipeline. When users submit data through various forms or interfaces within Ticket Tailor, the application fails to adequately sanitize or escape special characters that could be interpreted as HTML or JavaScript code. This improper neutralization creates an environment where malicious payloads can be stored in the database and subsequently executed in the context of other users' browsers. The stored nature of this XSS vulnerability means that once an attacker successfully injects malicious code, it remains persistent and affects all subsequent users who view the affected content without proper sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking. Attackers could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in victims' browsers, enabling them to steal session cookies, modify page content, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The business implications are significant as Ticket Tailor is used for event ticketing and management, making it a potential vector for compromising event organizers' data and user information. The vulnerability could be exploited to manipulate ticket sales, access sensitive event details, or spread malware to users' systems, particularly affecting organizations that rely heavily on the platform for their ticketing operations.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including comprehensive input validation, output encoding, and content security policy enforcement to prevent this vulnerability from being exploited. The implementation of proper sanitization routines for all user-provided data and the enforcement of strict content security policies can significantly reduce the risk of XSS attacks. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in the application's codebase. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and represents a clear violation of secure coding practices outlined in various security frameworks including OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines. Organizations using Ticket Tailor should prioritize updating to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability or implementing temporary workarounds such as input filtering and output encoding mechanisms to protect their users and systems from potential exploitation.