CVE-2024-43915 in Zephyr Project Manager Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/27/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Dylan James Zephyr Project Manager allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Zephyr Project Manager: from n/a through .3.102.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/12/2025
The CVE-2024-43915 vulnerability represents a critical web application security flaw in the Dylan James Zephyr Project Manager software, specifically manifesting as an improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This vulnerability falls under the well-established category of cross-site scripting attacks, which have been consistently categorized by CWE-79 as "Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')". The flaw enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, creating a persistent threat vector that can compromise user sessions and data integrity.
The technical implementation of this reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability occurs when the Zephyr Project Manager application fails to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. This improper input handling allows an attacker to craft malicious payloads that, when executed by a victim's browser, can execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the vulnerable application. The reflected nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious script is reflected off the web server and executed in the victim's browser, typically through crafted URLs or form submissions that contain the malicious payload.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable sophisticated attack vectors including session hijacking, credential theft, and data exfiltration. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to impersonate legitimate users, access sensitive project information, modify data, or even escalate privileges within the application environment. The affected version range from n/a through 3.102 indicates that this vulnerability has been present for an extended period, potentially exposing numerous installations to attack. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for "Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment" and T1531 for "Account Access Removal", as it can facilitate unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive project data.
Organizations utilizing the Zephyr Project Manager software must implement immediate mitigations to address this vulnerability, including input validation, output encoding, and the implementation of Content Security Policy headers. The recommended approach involves applying the latest available patches from the vendor, implementing proper input sanitization routines, and configuring web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads. Security teams should also conduct thorough penetration testing to identify potential exploitation paths and implement comprehensive monitoring for suspicious activities that may indicate attempted exploitation of this vulnerability.