CVE-2024-38781 in CopySafe Web Protection Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ArtistScope CopySafe Web Protection allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects CopySafe Web Protection: from n/a through 3.15.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/17/2025
The CVE-2024-38781 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the ArtistScope CopySafe Web Protection software, specifically targeting the web page generation process where input validation mechanisms fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which occurs when web applications fail to adequately neutralize input data before incorporating it into dynamically generated web pages. The flaw manifests as a reflected XSS vulnerability, meaning malicious scripts are reflected off the web server to the victim's browser, typically through crafted URLs or form submissions that contain malicious payloads designed to exploit the insufficient input sanitization.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the CopySafe Web Protection software's failure to properly validate and sanitize input parameters during web page generation, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of the victim's browser session. This occurs when the application directly incorporates user input into web responses without proper encoding or filtering mechanisms, enabling attackers to construct malicious URLs or payloads that, when executed, can steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or redirect victims to malicious websites. The vulnerability affects all versions of the software from the initial release through version 3.15, indicating a persistent flaw in the input handling architecture that has not been adequately addressed in the software's development lifecycle.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it enables attackers to compromise user sessions and potentially gain unauthorized access to protected content or administrative functions within the CopySafe Web Protection environment. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious links that, when clicked by authenticated users, execute scripts in their browsers to steal sensitive information, modify content, or perform actions as the victim. The reflected nature of the vulnerability means that attackers can deliver malicious payloads through phishing emails, compromised websites, or social engineering campaigns without requiring persistent access to the target system. This creates a particularly dangerous scenario where users may unknowingly execute malicious code simply by visiting a compromised website or clicking on a malicious link, potentially leading to complete session hijacking or data exfiltration.
Organizations using ArtistScope CopySafe Web Protection should immediately implement mitigations including input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data, ensuring that any data passed through web interfaces undergoes proper sanitization before being rendered in web pages. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against script execution, while regular security updates and patches should be applied to address the vulnerability. According to ATT&CK framework category T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter, this vulnerability aligns with techniques that leverage web-based scripting to execute malicious code, while the broader ATT&CK matrix includes techniques such as T1566 for social engineering and T1190 for exploitation of web applications. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual penetration testing to identify similar input validation flaws throughout their web applications. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of implementing defense-in-depth strategies that include both server-side input validation and client-side security measures to prevent cross-site scripting attacks from compromising user sessions and sensitive data within web-based protection systems.