CVE-2024-50472 in Amilia Store Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/28/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in martindrapeau Amilia Store amilia-store allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Amilia Store: from n/a through <= 2.9.8.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2026
The CVE-2024-50472 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the martindrapeau Amilia Store plugin, specifically targeting versions up to and including 2.9.8. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which occurs when web applications fail to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web pages. The flaw enables attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist on the server and execute whenever legitimate users access affected pages, making it a stored XSS vulnerability rather than a reflected one.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the Amilia Store plugin's web page generation process. When users submit data through forms or other input mechanisms, the plugin fails to adequately neutralize potentially malicious content before storing and rendering it in subsequent web responses. This allows attackers to embed malicious JavaScript code within product descriptions, user comments, or other editable fields that are later displayed to other users. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious payload remains persistent in the database and executes automatically whenever affected pages are loaded.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, creating significant risks for both end users and system administrators. Attackers can exploit this flaw to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information such as cookies or authentication tokens, redirect users to malicious websites, or even perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims. The vulnerability particularly affects e-commerce environments where user-generated content is common, as attackers can compromise customer accounts, manipulate product listings, or inject malicious code that could lead to broader system compromise. Additionally, the stored nature of the vulnerability means that the impact persists long after the initial injection, creating ongoing security risks for all users who interact with the affected system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-50472 should prioritize immediate action to address the vulnerability through the official plugin updates provided by the vendor. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms, ensuring that all user-supplied data is properly sanitized before storage and rendering. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional defense-in-depth measures, while regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components. According to ATT&CK framework methodology, this vulnerability maps to T1059.008 for script injection techniques and T1531 for credential access through session hijacking. System administrators should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious input patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts, while maintaining detailed logging of user activities to facilitate incident response and forensic analysis.