CVE-2024-41453 in pm4core-docker
Summary
by MITRE • 01/16/2025
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Process Maker pm4core-docker 4.1.21-RC7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Name parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/10/2025
This cross-site scripting vulnerability exists within the Process Maker pm4core-docker version 4.1.21-RC7, representing a critical security flaw that enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications. The vulnerability specifically targets the Name parameter, which serves as an entry point for malicious payload injection. When users interact with the affected application, the crafted XSS payload can execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of other users' browsers. This particular vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which defines cross-site scripting as a weakness where untrusted data is sent to a web browser without proper validation or sanitization. The attack vector leverages the application's failure to properly encode or escape user-supplied input before rendering it in the web interface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive user credentials, access restricted functionality, or even redirect users to malicious websites. Attackers can craft payloads that exploit the Name parameter to inject malicious scripts that persist in the application's user interface, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous for environments where multiple users interact with the system. The vulnerability represents a significant risk to organizations using Process Maker for business process management, as it allows for unauthorized access to sensitive workflow data and user information. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which describes social engineering tactics that leverage web-based attacks to compromise systems through user interaction.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data flow. Organizations should ensure that all user-supplied input, particularly parameters like Name, undergo rigorous sanitization before being rendered in web pages. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers, proper HTML encoding of dynamic content, and input validation libraries can significantly reduce the risk of successful XSS exploitation. Additionally, regular security updates and patches should be applied immediately upon availability, as Process Maker has likely addressed this vulnerability in subsequent releases. Security teams should also implement web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious payloads attempting to exploit this vulnerability. The remediation process should include thorough code review of all input handling mechanisms and implementation of secure coding practices that prevent the direct insertion of user data into web responses without proper sanitization.