CVE-2024-44779 in vTiger
Summary
by MITRE • 08/29/2024
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the viewname parameter in the index page of vTiger CRM 7.4.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user's browser via injecting a crafted payload.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/11/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-44779 represents a critical reflected cross-site scripting flaw within the vTiger CRM 7.4.0 application ecosystem. This security weakness resides in the handling of the viewname parameter on the application's index page, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject harmful scripts that execute within the browser context of authenticated users. The vulnerability classifies under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting vulnerabilities where untrusted data is improperly incorporated into web pages without adequate validation or sanitization measures. The attack vector leverages the web application's failure to properly sanitize user-supplied input, allowing attackers to craft malicious payloads that are then reflected back to the victim's browser.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts a malicious URL containing a crafted payload within the viewname parameter and delivers it to a victim user. Upon the victim clicking the malicious link, the application processes the parameter without proper input validation, resulting in the injection of malicious JavaScript code into the page. This reflected XSS vulnerability operates in real-time, meaning the malicious script executes immediately when the page loads, leveraging the victim's authenticated session to perform actions with their privileges. The impact extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable session hijacking, credential theft, and redirection to malicious sites, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where CRM systems handle sensitive business and personal data.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-44779 within vTiger CRM 7.4.0 creates significant risks for organizations relying on this platform for customer relationship management. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer information, manipulate CRM data, and potentially escalate privileges within the application. The reflected nature of the vulnerability means that the attack requires user interaction, typically through phishing emails or social engineering tactics, making it particularly challenging to detect and prevent. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which focuses on credential access through web application vulnerabilities, and T1203 which covers exploitation for privilege escalation through web-based attacks. Organizations using this version of vTiger CRM face potential data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and reputational damage if this vulnerability remains unpatched.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-44779 must include immediate patching of the vTiger CRM application to the latest version that addresses this specific XSS vulnerability. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent any reflected parameters from being processed without proper sanitization. Network-based security controls such as web application firewalls should be configured to detect and block malicious payloads targeting this specific vulnerability. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application's codebase. Additionally, security awareness training for users can help reduce the risk of social engineering attacks that exploit this vulnerability, while implementing proper access controls and monitoring can help detect anomalous activities that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and implementing defense-in-depth strategies to protect enterprise applications from persistent web-based attack vectors.