CVE-2024-45366 in e-Commerce
Summary
by MITRE • 09/18/2024
Welcart e-Commerce prior to 2.11.2 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/09/2025
The CVE-2024-45366 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw identified in the Welcart e-Commerce plugin version 2.11.2 and earlier. This vulnerability exists within the web application's input validation mechanisms, specifically in how user-supplied data is processed and rendered within the browser environment. The flaw allows 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 vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user inputs that are subsequently reflected in the application's dynamic content generation processes.
The technical exploitation of this XSS vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input that gets stored or reflected in the web application's response without proper encoding or validation. This allows the injected script to execute within the victim's browser context with the privileges of the logged-in user. The vulnerability manifests when user-provided parameters are directly incorporated into HTML output without appropriate context-aware encoding, making it susceptible to script injection attacks. Attackers can leverage this flaw to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or redirect victims to malicious websites.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-45366 extends beyond simple script execution, potentially enabling sophisticated attack chains that can compromise entire user accounts and sensitive business data. When exploited, this vulnerability can facilitate session hijacking, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation attacks within the e-commerce platform's user management system. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that e-commerce platforms typically handle sensitive customer information including personal details, payment data, and transaction records. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and can be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1531 focusing on credential access through web application attacks.
Organizations using affected Welcart e-Commerce versions should immediately implement comprehensive mitigation strategies including applying the vendor-provided patch to version 2.11.2 or later. Input validation and output encoding mechanisms should be strengthened throughout the application to ensure all user-supplied data is properly sanitized before being rendered in web pages. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers and using proper context-aware encoding for different data types can significantly reduce the exploitation risk. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous user behavior patterns that may indicate XSS attack attempts, and regular security audits should verify that all input handling processes adhere to secure coding practices. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date software versions and implementing robust web application security controls to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.