CVE-2024-2997 in Multi-Store Inventory Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 03/27/2024
A vulnerability was found in Bdtask Multi-Store Inventory Management System up to 20240320. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument Category Name/Model Name/Brand Name/Unit Name leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-258199. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/13/2025
This vulnerability exists within the Bdtask Multi-Store Inventory Management System version 20240320 and represents a critical cross site scripting flaw that affects multiple functional areas of the application. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms when processing user-supplied data through Category Name, Model Name, Brand Name, and Unit Name parameters. These fields serve as entry points where malicious actors can inject malicious script code that gets executed in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability has been classified under CWE-79 as a cross site scripting weakness, which specifically addresses the improper handling of untrusted data in web applications. The attack vector is remotely exploitable, meaning that adversaries can leverage this vulnerability without requiring physical access to the system or local network presence. The public disclosure of this exploit (VDB-258199) indicates that threat actors have already developed and are potentially utilizing this vulnerability for malicious purposes, creating an immediate risk for organizations using this inventory management system. The lack of vendor response to early disclosure attempts further compounds the security risk, leaving affected organizations without official patches or mitigation guidance from the software vendor. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under TA0001 Initial Access and TA0002 Execution categories, where adversaries leverage web application vulnerabilities to establish footholds and execute malicious code.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability occurs when user input is directly incorporated into web page output without proper sanitization or encoding. When an attacker submits malicious payloads through the Category Name, Model Name, Brand Name, or Unit Name fields, the application fails to validate or escape these inputs before rendering them in HTML contexts. This allows attackers to inject script tags, event handlers, or other malicious code that executes in the victim's browser when they view pages containing the compromised data. The impact extends beyond simple script execution as attackers can potentially steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, or even establish persistent backdoors through more sophisticated attack chains. The vulnerability affects the core inventory management functionality where these naming parameters are used throughout the application's user interface and data processing workflows. The remote exploitability means that attackers can target vulnerable instances from anywhere on the internet, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous for organizations that expose their inventory systems to external networks or have public web interfaces. Organizations running this software are at risk of unauthorized data access, session hijacking, and potential complete system compromise if attackers leverage this vulnerability as a stepping stone for further attacks.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations while awaiting official vendor patches or updates. The most effective immediate solution involves implementing strict input validation and output encoding mechanisms for all user-supplied data, particularly the parameters mentioned in the vulnerability description. This includes applying proper HTML entity encoding before rendering any user-provided content in web pages and implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution capabilities. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional layers of defense by detecting and blocking known XSS attack patterns. Regular security monitoring and log analysis should be enhanced to detect potential exploitation attempts through unusual data submissions or access patterns. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security assessments of their inventory management systems to identify any additional vulnerabilities that may exist within the same application or related components. The lack of vendor response necessitates that organizations consider alternative security measures such as implementing network segmentation to limit exposure, conducting thorough penetration testing, and potentially migrating to alternative inventory management solutions until official patches are available. Security teams should also prepare incident response plans that account for potential exploitation of this vulnerability, including procedures for user session monitoring, credential revocation, and system forensic analysis if compromise is detected. The vulnerability's classification as a persistent risk highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date security practices and establishing robust vendor communication protocols to ensure timely response to security disclosures.