CVE-2024-44060 in Filmix Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/15/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jennifer Hall Filmix allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Filmix: from n/a through 1.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/10/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in the Filmix web application that enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The issue manifests as a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability, where malicious input is immediately reflected back to users without proper sanitization or encoding. This particular weakness falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it a direct descendant of the fundamental web application security principle that all user-provided input must be carefully validated and escaped before being rendered in web contexts.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the Filmix application fails to properly sanitize user input parameters that are subsequently echoed back in HTML responses. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that exploit this weakness by injecting script code into URL parameters or form fields that are then reflected back to the victim's browser. The reflected nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious script executes in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially allowing attackers to hijack user sessions, steal cookies, or perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims. This type of attack vector aligns with the ATT&CK framework's T1531 technique for 'Modify Application Configuration' and T1566 for 'Phishing' as it leverages user trust in legitimate web applications to deliver malicious payloads.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable sophisticated attack chains including session hijacking, credential theft, and data exfiltration. Attackers can leverage this reflected XSS to steal authentication tokens, modify user interface elements to deceive victims, or redirect users to malicious sites. The vulnerability affects all versions from the initial release through version 1.1, indicating a persistent flaw that has not been addressed in the application's codebase. This prolonged exposure window increases the risk profile significantly as it provides attackers with extended opportunities to discover and exploit the vulnerability, particularly given that the application's user base may not be actively monitoring for such security issues.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's web interface. The recommended approach involves implementing proper HTML escaping for all user-provided content before rendering it in web pages, which aligns with OWASP's top ten security controls for preventing XSS vulnerabilities. Additionally, developers should implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution and employ proper input sanitization libraries that can identify and neutralize potentially malicious content. The application should also implement proper parameter validation to ensure that all input parameters are checked against expected formats and lengths before being processed. Security patches should include comprehensive testing procedures to verify that all user-facing interfaces properly encode output and validate input to prevent similar issues from arising in future releases.