CVE-2024-50705 in Tripleplay
Summary
by MITRE • 03/04/2025
Unauthenticated reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in Uniguest Tripleplay before 24.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via the page parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/30/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical unauthenticated reflected cross-site scripting flaw in the Uniguest Tripleplay application version 24.2.1 and earlier. The vulnerability specifically affects the page parameter handling mechanism, which fails to properly sanitize user input before reflecting it back to the victim's browser. This allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the victim's session, potentially leading to complete session hijacking, data theft, or further exploitation of the affected system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding practices within the application's parameter processing logic. When the page parameter is submitted without proper sanitization, the application directly incorporates user-supplied data into the HTTP response without appropriate context-aware encoding. This creates an ideal environment for reflected XSS attacks where malicious payloads can be delivered through crafted URLs that, when clicked by an unsuspecting user, execute in their browser context. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and the attack pattern maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for spearphishing with a link, as attackers can craft malicious URLs to deliver the XSS payload.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with a foothold for more sophisticated attacks within the targeted environment. An attacker could potentially steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or inject content that appears legitimate to users, leading to credential theft or data exfiltration. The unauthenticated nature of the vulnerability means that no prior access or credentials are required to exploit it, making it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged by anyone who can craft malicious URLs for the target application. This vulnerability affects the application's integrity and confidentiality, potentially compromising user data and system security.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied parameters, particularly those used in URL query strings. The recommended approach involves implementing strict input validation that rejects or sanitizes potentially dangerous characters and implementing context-appropriate output encoding for all dynamic content. Additionally, deploying web application firewalls with XSS detection capabilities and implementing content security policies can provide additional layers of protection. The most effective long-term solution requires updating to Uniguest Tripleplay version 24.2.1 or later, which includes proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive testing to identify other parameters that may be vulnerable to similar attacks and implement proper security monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts.