CVE-2024-51819 in Flexplatform Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 11/19/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Tigris – Flexplatform Tigris Flexplatform allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Tigris Flexplatform: from n/a through .0.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/24/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-51819 represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness within the Tigris Flexplatform web application framework. This flaw manifests as an improper neutralization of input during web page generation, creating an environment where malicious script code can be persistently stored and subsequently executed in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions of the Tigris Flexplatform starting from an unspecified baseline through version .0.2, indicating a potential widespread exposure across multiple iterations of this web application platform.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which categorizes cross-site scripting as a code injection flaw where untrusted data is improperly integrated into web pages without adequate sanitization or encoding. In the context of Tigris Flexplatform, this occurs during the web page generation process where user-supplied input fails to undergo proper validation and sanitization before being rendered in the browser. The stored nature of this XSS vulnerability means that malicious scripts are not limited to a single request but are permanently embedded within the application's data storage, making them persistent threats that execute whenever affected pages are accessed by unsuspecting users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims, and potentially escalate privileges within the application. Attackers can leverage this weakness to inject malicious JavaScript code through various input vectors within the Tigris Flexplatform interface, including form fields, URL parameters, or any other user-controllable data entry points. Once stored, these scripts execute in the context of legitimate user sessions, potentially leading to complete account compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive application data.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in relation to ATT&CK technique T1531, which covers "Use of Cloud Instances", as attackers might leverage stored XSS to establish persistent access to cloud-based applications. The remediation approach should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data processing pipeline. Organizations should deploy proper content security policies, implement strict sanitization of user inputs, and ensure that all data rendered in web contexts undergoes appropriate HTML encoding. Additionally, regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify potential input validation gaps that could lead to similar vulnerabilities, with particular attention to the Tigris Flexplatform's handling of user-generated content and its web page rendering processes.