CVE-2024-49700 in ARPrice Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/21/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NotFound ARPrice allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects ARPrice: from n/a through 4.0.3.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/03/2025
This vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw that exploits improper input handling during web page generation within the NotFound ARPrice application. The reflected XSS vulnerability occurs when user-supplied input is not properly sanitized or escaped before being incorporated into dynamically generated web content. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that, when executed by unsuspecting users, can hijack sessions, steal sensitive information, or perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims. The vulnerability affects all versions of ARPrice from the initial release through version 4.0.3, indicating a persistent flaw that has not been adequately addressed in the software lifecycle. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws where input data is not properly neutralized during web page generation. The reflected nature of this XSS means that the malicious script is reflected off the web server back to the victim's browser, typically through URLs or HTTP parameters, making it particularly dangerous as it requires no persistent storage of malicious code on the target system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking. An attacker could leverage this flaw to redirect users to malicious websites, inject malware delivery mechanisms, or manipulate the application's functionality to perform unauthorized transactions. The reflected nature makes it particularly effective for phishing attacks where users are tricked into clicking malicious links that appear legitimate. The vulnerability creates a pathway for attackers to exploit user trust in the application, potentially leading to more severe consequences including financial loss, data breaches, or complete system compromise. Organizations using affected versions of ARPrice face significant risk as users may unknowingly execute malicious scripts simply by visiting compromised web pages or clicking on malicious links that contain the crafted XSS payloads. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the web application attack patterns, specifically targeting the execution of malicious code through web interfaces.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both the immediate code-level fixes and broader security practices. The primary solution involves implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's web page generation process. All user-supplied input should be sanitized and escaped before being rendered in web pages, particularly when incorporating data into HTML attributes, JavaScript contexts, or CSS values. Developers should implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution and prevent unauthorized code injection. Regular security code reviews and automated static analysis should be integrated into the development lifecycle to identify similar vulnerabilities before deployment. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability underscores the importance of following secure coding practices and adhering to OWASP Top Ten security guidelines, particularly those addressing input validation and output encoding. Patch management procedures should be strengthened to ensure rapid deployment of security updates and to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities in widely used software components.