CVE-2024-42788 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_music" in Kashipara Music Management System v1.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "title" & "artist" parameter fields.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/12/2025
The stored cross site scripting vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-42788 resides within the Kashipara Music Management System version 1.0, specifically in the /music/ajax.php script at the save_music action endpoint. This flaw represents a critical security weakness that enables remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into the system's database through user input fields, creating a persistent threat that affects all users who interact with the compromised content. The vulnerability manifests when attackers submit malicious payloads through the title and artist parameter fields, which are then stored in the system's database and executed whenever the affected page is accessed by other users.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output sanitization within the music management system's backend processing logic. When the system processes the save_music action, it fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied data before storing it in the database, allowing malicious script code to be persisted and later executed in the context of other users' browsers. This stored nature of the vulnerability means that the malicious payload remains active even after the initial injection, making it particularly dangerous as it can affect multiple users over extended periods without requiring repeated exploitation attempts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it creates a persistent attack surface that can be leveraged for various malicious activities. Attackers can potentially steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, deface the music management interface, or even escalate privileges within the system if additional vulnerabilities exist. The stored nature of the XSS attack means that the threat persists until the malicious content is manually removed from the database, making it difficult to contain and remediate. This vulnerability directly aligns with CWE-79 which classifies improper neutralization of input during web page generation, and can be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for the initial compromise through malicious web content.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate implementation of robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data flow. The system must sanitize all user inputs through proper encoding functions before storing them in the database, particularly targeting the title and artist parameters that are currently vulnerable. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers, using parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection, and conducting regular security audits of all user input handling mechanisms will significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. The development team should also implement proper access controls and input length restrictions for all fields to minimize the attack surface, while establishing a comprehensive monitoring system to detect and alert on suspicious input patterns. Regular security training for developers on secure coding practices and implementing web application firewalls as an additional defense layer will provide further protection against similar vulnerabilities in the future.