CVE-2024-29772 in MyBookTable Bookstore Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/27/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Stormhill Media MyBookTable Bookstore allows Stored XSS.This issue affects MyBookTable Bookstore: from n/a through 3.3.7.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/12/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-29772 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness within the Stormhill Media MyBookTable Bookstore plugin, specifically classified as a stored XSS flaw under CWE-79. This vulnerability occurs when user input is improperly sanitized during the web page generation process, allowing malicious scripts to be permanently stored on the server and subsequently executed in the context of other users' browsers. The flaw exists in versions ranging from the initial release through 3.3.7, indicating a prolonged period during which this security gap remained unaddressed. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms that fail to properly neutralize potentially malicious content submitted by users through various interface elements such as comments, product descriptions, or user profiles. When exploited, this vulnerability enables attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that persists in the application's database and executes whenever other users view affected pages. The stored nature of this XSS vulnerability distinguishes it from reflected XSS attacks, as the malicious payload is not transmitted via URLs or HTTP parameters but rather embedded directly into the application's data storage, making it particularly dangerous as it can affect multiple users over extended periods without requiring repeated exploitation attempts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it creates a persistent backdoor for attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, and data exfiltration. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to steal administrator credentials, modify product listings, manipulate customer data, or redirect users to malicious domains. The vulnerability's presence in the bookstore plugin environment means that any user interaction with product reviews, author descriptions, or customer comments could serve as an attack vector. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1566.001 (Phishing via Social Engineering) and T1059.007 (Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript) as attackers can use the stored payloads to execute JavaScript code in victim browsers. The persistence of the stored XSS makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for e-commerce environments where user-generated content is common and trusted, as the malicious code can be executed whenever legitimate users access affected pages.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-29772 must address both immediate remediation and long-term prevention measures to protect the MyBookTable Bookstore plugin and its users. The most critical immediate action involves updating to the latest available version of the plugin that contains the patched XSS vulnerability, as the vendor has likely implemented proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation that filters or escapes special characters such as angle brackets, quotes, and script tags before storing user-provided data. Additionally, proper output encoding should be applied when rendering user-generated content in HTML contexts, ensuring that any potentially malicious input is treated as literal text rather than executable code. Security headers including Content Security Policy (CSP) should be implemented to provide additional protection against XSS attacks by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the web application, while also implementing automated scanning tools to detect XSS flaws in user input handling mechanisms. The implementation of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with XSS detection capabilities can provide an additional layer of protection, though it should not be considered a replacement for proper code-level fixes. Organizations should also establish secure coding practices and conduct regular security training for developers to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced in future code developments.