CVE-2024-37461 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 8.65.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/17/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-37461 represents a critical security flaw in the Martin Gibson IdeaPush application that enables stored cross-site scripting attacks. This weakness falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The vulnerability exists within the application's handling of user-provided data during the web page creation process, where input validation and sanitization mechanisms fail to properly process malicious payloads.
The technical implementation of this flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application's data storage system, which then get executed whenever other users view the affected content. This stored XSS vulnerability occurs because the application does not adequately sanitize or escape user input before rendering it in web pages, creating an environment where malicious JavaScript code can persist and execute in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability affects all versions of IdeaPush from the initial release through version 8.65, indicating a long-standing issue that has not been properly addressed.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it provides attackers with the ability to execute arbitrary code in victims' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation. Attackers can craft malicious inputs that, when stored by the application, will execute automatically when other users access the affected pages. This creates a persistent threat vector that can affect multiple users over time, making it particularly dangerous for collaborative environments where users regularly interact with shared content.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data, implementing Content Security Policy headers, and conducting comprehensive code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a web application vulnerability that can be leveraged for initial access and privilege escalation, with techniques such as malicious code injection and credential harvesting being particularly relevant. Organizations should also consider deploying web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious input patterns to detect potential exploitation attempts. Regular security updates and patch management procedures should be prioritized to address this vulnerability and prevent similar issues in the future.