CVE-2024-37265 in IdeaPush Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Martin Gibson IdeaPush allows Stored XSS.This issue affects IdeaPush: from n/a through 8.60.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/17/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-37265 represents a critical security flaw in the Martin Gibson IdeaPush application that enables stored cross-site scripting attacks. This weakness occurs during the web page generation process where input data is not properly sanitized or neutralized before being rendered in web interfaces. The vulnerability specifically affects versions of IdeaPush ranging from an unspecified starting point through version 8.60, indicating a prolonged period during which the application was susceptible to this type of attack vector. The flaw falls under the broader category of improper input handling that allows malicious code to be persistently stored and executed within the application's environment.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate validation and sanitization of user-supplied data within the application's input processing pipeline. When users submit content through various interface elements such as forms, comments, or configuration fields, the application fails to properly escape or encode special characters that could be interpreted as executable script code. This allows attackers to inject malicious javascript payloads that are then stored within the application's database or storage mechanisms. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that once malicious input is processed and saved, it will automatically execute whenever other users view the affected content, creating a persistent threat vector that can compromise multiple users simultaneously.
The operational impact of this stored XSS vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it can enable sophisticated attack chains that leverage the compromised application environment. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, inject additional malware, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The vulnerability creates a persistent backdoor within the application that can be leveraged for extended periods, making it particularly dangerous for organizations that rely on IdeaPush for collaborative or content management functions. This type of attack can result in unauthorized data access, privilege escalation, and potential lateral movement within network environments where the application is deployed.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-37265 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data processing pipeline. Organizations should immediately upgrade to the latest available version of IdeaPush that contains patches addressing this vulnerability, as version 8.60 appears to be the last affected release. The remediation process must include thorough code reviews to ensure all input handling functions properly escape or sanitize user-supplied data before storage or rendering. Security controls should be implemented to prevent the storage of potentially malicious content through the use of Content Security Policies, proper HTML encoding, and regular input validation checks. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and represents a significant concern from an ATT&CK framework perspective under the T1566 initial access techniques, particularly T1566.001 for phishing with malicious attachments or links, where the stored payload could serve as a delivery mechanism for more sophisticated attacks. Organizations should also conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify similar input validation weaknesses that could be exploited in other components of their web applications.