CVE-2024-29878 in Sentrifugo
Summary
by MITRE • 03/21/2024
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sentrifugo 3.2, through /sentrifugo/index.php/sitepreference/add, 'description' parameter. The exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote user to send a specially crafted URL to the victim and steal their session data.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/13/2025
This cross-site scripting vulnerability exists within the Sentrifugo 3.2 web application at the specific endpoint /sentrifugo/index.php/sitepreference/add where the 'description' parameter fails to properly sanitize user input. The flaw represents a classic reflected XSS vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability occurs when the application directly incorporates user-supplied data from the description field into the HTTP response without adequate validation or encoding mechanisms. This creates an opportunity for attackers to craft malicious URLs that, when clicked by unsuspecting victims, execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the victim's browser context. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it enables session hijacking, allowing remote attackers to steal authentication cookies and potentially gain unauthorized access to user accounts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1531 which covers credential access through web session hijacking.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft as it provides attackers with persistent access to user sessions and potentially elevated privileges within the application. When a victim clicks on a maliciously crafted URL, the injected script executes in the victim's browser and can perform actions such as reading session cookies, redirecting the user to malicious sites, or even modifying application data. The reflected nature of this XSS means that the attack payload is executed immediately upon page load, making it particularly effective for phishing campaigns and session theft operations. The vulnerability's exploitation requires minimal technical skill from attackers and can be automated through various exploit frameworks, making it a significant risk to organizations using the affected version of Sentrifugo. The security implications are compounded by the fact that session data is often sufficient to impersonate legitimate users and access sensitive organizational information.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's codebase. The most effective immediate solution involves sanitizing all user input parameters, particularly those used in dynamic content generation, by implementing proper HTML entity encoding before rendering user data. Organizations should also implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution and prevent unauthorized code injection. The application should employ proper parameter validation to reject or sanitize any input containing potentially malicious script tags or event handlers. Additionally, implementing a web application firewall can provide an additional layer of protection by detecting and blocking suspicious input patterns. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, while comprehensive logging should be implemented to monitor for exploitation attempts. The remediation process should follow established security frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 and NIST guidelines for secure coding practices to prevent similar issues in future development cycles.