CVE-2024-42790 in Music Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 08/26/2024
A Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in "/music/index.php?page=test" in Kashipara Music Management System v1.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the "page" parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/12/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-42790 represents a critical reflected cross site scripting flaw within the Kashipara Music Management System version 1.0, specifically targeting the "/music/index.php?page=test" endpoint. This vulnerability resides in the application's handling of user-supplied input through the "page" parameter, creating a pathway for malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of other users' browsers. The reflected nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious payload is reflected back to the user through the web application's response, making it particularly dangerous as it can be delivered via phishing emails, malicious links, or compromised websites that direct victims to the vulnerable endpoint. The security implications are severe as this allows attackers to bypass normal access controls and potentially escalate privileges, steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or redirect victims to malicious sites.
The technical flaw manifests in the application's insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the music management system's PHP-based web interface. When the application processes the "page" parameter without proper sanitization or context-appropriate encoding, it directly incorporates user-supplied data into the HTTP response without adequate protection against script injection. This failure to implement proper input validation follows the CWE-79 pattern of insufficient output escaping, where web applications fail to properly encode output data to prevent execution of malicious scripts. The vulnerability specifically affects the test page functionality, suggesting that the application's development team may have overlooked proper security hardening in this particular module, potentially due to inadequate security testing or insufficient awareness of common web application vulnerabilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it creates a persistent threat vector that can be exploited by attackers to compromise user sessions and gain unauthorized access to the music management system. Remote attackers can craft malicious URLs containing script payloads that, when clicked by unsuspecting users, execute malicious code in their browsers. This could result in session hijacking, data exfiltration, or the installation of malware on user systems. The vulnerability's location within the music management system's core functionality suggests that it could be leveraged to access sensitive user data, potentially including personal information, music library contents, or administrative credentials. Organizations using this system face significant risk of data breaches and unauthorized access, particularly if the system contains user-generated content or sensitive media management data that could be targeted by adversaries.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-42790 must address both immediate remediation and long-term security hardening of the affected application. The primary solution involves implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms that sanitize all user-supplied data before processing or displaying it within the web application context. This includes applying context-appropriate encoding techniques such as HTML entity encoding, JavaScript escaping, or using secure framework functions that automatically handle output encoding. Organizations should also implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit script execution and prevent unauthorized code injection. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for social engineering through phishing, as attackers could exploit this vulnerability through crafted malicious links. Additionally, regular security testing including dynamic application security testing (DAST) and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other endpoints. The system should also implement proper error handling that does not expose internal implementation details to users, as outlined in CWE-209 which addresses information exposure through error messages that could aid attackers in exploitation. Organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls (WAF) rules specifically targeting XSS patterns and ensure that all user input is properly validated against whitelisted patterns before being processed by the application.