CVE-2024-29923 in PropertyHive Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/27/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PropertyHive allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects PropertyHive: from n/a through 2.0.8.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/12/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-29923 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness within the PropertyHive web application platform, specifically manifesting as an improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This flaw enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, creating a persistent security risk that can compromise user sessions and data integrity. The vulnerability exists in PropertyHive versions ranging from the initial release through version 2.0.8, indicating a long-standing issue that has not been adequately addressed in the product's security architecture.
This reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize or encode user input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. The flaw allows malicious actors to craft specially crafted URLs or input parameters that, when processed by the application, execute unintended JavaScript code within the victim's browser context. The reflected nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious script is reflected off the web server rather than being stored, making it particularly dangerous as it can be delivered through phishing emails, malicious links, or compromised web pages that direct users to exploit the vulnerability.
The technical impact of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications. This weakness falls under the broader category of input validation and output encoding failures that have been consistently identified as one of the most prevalent security issues in web applications. The vulnerability creates a direct pathway for attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized data manipulation within the PropertyHive application environment. The reflected XSS nature means that attackers can leverage this vulnerability without requiring persistent storage of malicious content on the server.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-29923 extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable sophisticated attack vectors that leverage the browser's trust in the legitimate PropertyHive application. Attackers can craft payloads that steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. This vulnerability particularly threatens the integrity of user data and the security of the PropertyHive platform, as it can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to sensitive real estate information, user accounts, or administrative functions. The vulnerability's presence in versions through 2.0.8 suggests that organizations using PropertyHive may be exposed to ongoing risk without proper patch management or security hardening measures.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of affected PropertyHive installations to version 2.0.9 or later, where the XSS flaws have been addressed through proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation at multiple layers, including server-side validation and proper HTML encoding of all user-supplied content before rendering in web pages. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional defense-in-depth measures, while regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify potential similar vulnerabilities in the application's codebase. This vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to OWASP Top Ten security guidelines, particularly those addressing input validation and output encoding. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059.007 for script execution and T1531 for credential access, emphasizing the potential for both code execution and privilege escalation attacks that organizations must defend against through proper security controls and monitoring.