CVE-2024-39090 in Online Shopping Portal
Summary
by MITRE • 07/18/2024
The PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal Project version 2.0 contains a vulnerability that allows Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) to lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to account takeover.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/17/2025
The CVE-2024-39090 vulnerability resides within the PHPGurukul Online Shopping Portal Project version 2.0, representing a critical security flaw that demonstrates the dangerous intersection of cross-site request forgery and stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. This vulnerability operates through a sophisticated attack vector that leverages the inherent weaknesses in web application session management and input validation mechanisms. The flaw specifically affects the application's handling of user requests and data persistence, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate the system's behavior and execute unauthorized code within legitimate user sessions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient validation and protection mechanisms within the application's form processing and session management components. When users interact with the shopping portal, particularly during actions such as product updates, user profile modifications, or administrative functions, the application fails to properly verify the authenticity of requests originating from legitimate users. This absence of proper CSRF token validation creates an opening where attackers can craft malicious requests that appear to originate from authenticated users. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-352, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Request Forgery issues, while the stored XSS component aligns with CWE-79, representing improper neutralization of input during web page generation.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-39090 extends far beyond simple data manipulation, as it enables attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within user sessions, potentially leading to complete account compromise. When a victim visits a malicious page or clicks on a crafted link, the stored XSS payload can execute automatically, allowing attackers to steal session cookies, credentials, or perform actions on behalf of the user. This vulnerability particularly threatens the application's administrative functions and user profile management features, where attackers could modify user accounts, redirect victims to malicious sites, or harvest sensitive information. The attack chain typically begins with CSRF exploitation to inject malicious code, followed by stored XSS execution, creating a persistent threat that can affect multiple users over time.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-39090 must address both the CSRF and XSS components through comprehensive security measures. Organizations should implement robust CSRF token validation mechanisms that are unique per session and properly validated on all state-changing requests. The application must enforce strict input sanitization and output encoding to prevent XSS exploitation, particularly for user-generated content that gets stored in the database. Security headers including Content Security Policy and X-Frame-Options should be implemented to provide additional layers of protection. According to ATT&CK framework category T1531, which addresses "Modify Application Configuration", this vulnerability requires defensive measures that include proper session management, input validation, and output encoding practices. Regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in the application's architecture. The remediation process should involve patching the application to version 2.1 or higher, implementing proper anti-CSRF mechanisms, and establishing comprehensive logging and monitoring to detect suspicious activities. Organizations must also consider implementing web application firewalls and additional security controls to protect against similar vulnerabilities in other applications within their infrastructure.