CVE-2024-31380 in Oxygen Builder Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/03/2024
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Soflyy Oxygen Builder allows Code Injection.This issue affects Oxygen Builder: from n/a through 4.8.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/05/2024
The CVE-2024-31380 vulnerability represents a critical code injection flaw within the Soflyy Oxygen Builder platform, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through 4.8.3. This vulnerability falls under the broader category of improper control of code generation, which is classified as CWE-94 in the Common Weakness Enumeration system. The flaw enables malicious actors to inject arbitrary code into the Oxygen Builder environment, potentially compromising the entire website or application that relies on this page builder framework. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that should prevent unauthorized code execution within the builder's code generation processes.
The technical implementation of this code injection vulnerability occurs when the Oxygen Builder fails to properly validate or sanitize user inputs that are subsequently processed and executed within the code generation pipeline. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious input parameters or content that gets interpreted and executed as code within the builder environment. This typically happens when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into code generation functions without proper escaping, encoding, or validation measures. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates at the code generation level, meaning that successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise through the execution of arbitrary commands or scripts.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-31380 extends beyond simple code injection to encompass potential full system compromise, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can gain unauthorized access to websites using the affected Oxygen Builder versions, potentially leading to website defacement, data theft, or the establishment of persistent access points. The vulnerability also aligns with several tactics outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, particularly those related to code injection and privilege escalation techniques. Organizations using affected versions of Oxygen Builder face significant risk of unauthorized code execution that could result in complete compromise of their web applications and associated data.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate action including updating to the latest version of Oxygen Builder where the code injection flaw has been addressed. System administrators should implement strict input validation measures and ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized before being processed within code generation contexts. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls should be reinforced to limit potential attack vectors, while regular security audits should verify that no malicious code has been injected into affected systems. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date software components and implementing robust input validation mechanisms to prevent code injection attacks that can lead to complete system compromise.