CVE-2024-42787 in Music Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 08/26/2024
A Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in "/music/ajax.php?action=save_playlist" in Kashipara Music Management System v1.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "title" & "description" parameter fields.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/12/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-42787 represents a critical stored cross site scripting flaw within the Kashipara Music Management System version 1.0. This issue manifests in the /music/ajax.php endpoint when processing playlist saving operations through the save_playlist action. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data before storing and subsequently rendering it within the application's web interface. The attack vector specifically targets the title and description parameter fields, which are processed without sufficient sanitization measures, creating a persistent XSS condition that can be exploited by remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application's database.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which describes cross site scripting flaws occurring when untrusted data is incorporated into web pages without proper validation or encoding. The flaw exists because the application fails to implement proper input sanitization techniques when handling playlist metadata submitted through the ajax endpoint. When legitimate users view playlists that contain malicious script payloads stored in the title or description fields, the injected code executes within the context of other users' browsers, potentially enabling session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. This stored nature of the vulnerability means that the malicious payload persists in the application's database and affects all users who encounter the compromised playlist data.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-42787 extends beyond simple script execution as it creates a persistent threat vector that can be leveraged for various malicious activities within the application's user base. Remote attackers can craft malicious payloads that exploit the vulnerability to steal session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or inject additional malicious scripts that could compromise user accounts. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which involves establishing persistence through web shell deployment or script injection. This allows attackers to maintain long-term access to the system and potentially escalate privileges or move laterally within the network if the application has broader access rights. The impact is particularly concerning given that the vulnerability affects core playlist functionality, which likely serves as a central feature for user interaction and content management.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security hardening measures. The primary fix involves implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data, particularly in the playlist title and description fields. This includes sanitizing all input through proper encoding techniques such as HTML entity encoding or using secure libraries designed to prevent XSS attacks. The application should also implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution and prevent unauthorized code injection. Additionally, developers should consider implementing proper parameter validation and sanitization at the application level, ensuring that all user inputs are properly escaped before being stored in the database. Regular security testing including automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar issues in other application components, as this vulnerability demonstrates a potential pattern of insufficient input validation across the system's functionality.