CVE-2024-44872 in moziloCMS
Summary
by MITRE • 09/10/2024
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in moziloCMS v3.0 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 • 03/10/2025
The reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-44872 affects moziloCMS version 3.0, representing a critical security flaw that enables remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications. This vulnerability resides within the content management system's handling of user input parameters, specifically in how the application processes and reflects data back to users without adequate sanitization or encoding mechanisms. The flaw occurs when user-supplied data enters the application through HTTP request parameters and is subsequently displayed in web pages without proper validation or output encoding, creating an environment where malicious payloads can be executed within the context of a victim's browser session.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly sanitize input parameters that are later reflected back to users. When an attacker crafts a malicious payload and injects it through request parameters such as query strings or form fields, the CMS processes this input without adequate security measures. The reflected nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious script is not stored on the server but rather injected into the application's response by the web server, which then delivers the malicious code to the victim's browser. This attack vector typically involves embedding JavaScript code within URL parameters or form submissions, which when processed by the vulnerable CMS, gets executed in the victim's browser context with the privileges of that user.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can lead to complete session hijacking, credential theft, and unauthorized access to user accounts. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. The reflected nature of the attack means that victims must be tricked into clicking malicious links, often through social engineering tactics such as phishing emails or compromised websites. This vulnerability particularly affects web applications that do not implement proper content security policies or input validation mechanisms, making the attack surface significantly larger for organizations using vulnerable versions of moziloCMS.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-44872 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. Organizations should immediately upgrade to the latest version of moziloCMS where this vulnerability has been patched, as version 3.0 contains known security flaws that have been addressed in subsequent releases. The implementation of proper input sanitization techniques, including the use of allowlists for valid input characters and comprehensive output encoding for all data reflected back to users, forms the cornerstone of defense against this attack vector. Additionally, organizations should deploy content security policies that prevent execution of unauthorized scripts and implement proper HTTP headers such as X-Content-Type-Options and X-Frame-Options to reduce the impact of successful attacks. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and corresponds to techniques documented in the ATT&CK framework under T1059.007 for scripting languages and T1566 for social engineering tactics that exploit such vulnerabilities. Regular security assessments and web application firewalls should also be deployed to detect and prevent exploitation attempts, while user education programs can help reduce the success rate of social engineering components that often accompany XSS attacks.