CVE-2024-37962 in Fusion Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/19/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Agency Dominion Fusion allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Fusion: from n/a through 1.6.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/17/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-37962 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Agency Dominion Fusion platform, specifically classified as a stored XSS vulnerability. This weakness arises from inadequate input sanitization during web page generation processes, creating an environment where malicious scripts can be persistently injected and executed within the application's user interface. The vulnerability impacts all versions of Fusion from the initial release through version 1.6.1, indicating a prolonged exposure window that could allow threat actors to exploit this flaw across multiple iterations of the software.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly neutralize user-supplied input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. When users submit data through various input fields or interfaces within the Fusion platform, the system does not adequately sanitize or escape this content before rendering it in web pages. This allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that gets 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, making it particularly dangerous for persistent attacks.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to the security posture of organizations utilizing Agency Dominion Fusion. Attackers can leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary code within the context of users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or data exfiltration. The stored nature of the XSS vector means that successful exploitation can affect multiple users over extended periods without requiring repeated user interaction. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation, and demonstrates characteristics consistent with ATT&CK technique T1531, which focuses on establishing persistence through malicious input handling.
The impact extends beyond immediate exploitation as this vulnerability can enable attackers to establish persistent access to affected systems. Once an attacker successfully injects malicious scripts, they can manipulate user sessions, steal sensitive information, or redirect users to malicious websites. The vulnerability's presence across multiple versions indicates that organizations using Fusion within the affected range may have been exposed to potential attacks for an extended period. Security teams should prioritize immediate remediation efforts, including updating to patched versions of the Fusion platform, implementing additional input validation measures, and conducting thorough security assessments of affected systems. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious input patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts, as the stored nature of this vulnerability makes it particularly challenging to detect and mitigate after initial compromise.