CVE-2024-52343 in OS Pricing Tables Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 11/19/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Offshorent Softwares Pvt. Ltd. | Jinesh.P.V OS Pricing Tables allows Stored XSS.This issue affects OS Pricing Tables: from n/a through 1.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/25/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness in the OS Pricing Tables plugin developed by Offshorent Softwares Pvt. Ltd. The flaw exists in the web page generation process where input validation and sanitization mechanisms fail to properly neutralize user-supplied data before it is stored and subsequently rendered in web pages. This creates an environment where malicious scripts can be persistently injected and executed within the context of other users' browsers, making it a stored XSS vulnerability that poses significant security risks to end users and administrators. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin from the initial release through version 1.2, indicating a long-standing issue that has not been adequately addressed.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input filtering and output encoding practices within the plugin's codebase. When users provide data through forms or input fields that are then processed and stored in the database, the plugin fails to properly sanitize this data before it is retrieved and displayed on web pages. This failure aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting vulnerabilities resulting from improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The stored nature of this XSS vulnerability means that malicious payloads are permanently saved and executed each time affected pages are loaded, unlike reflected XSS where scripts must be injected through external links or messages.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement. Attackers can leverage this weakness to hijack user sessions, steal sensitive information, manipulate data within the affected system, or even escalate privileges if the plugin has administrative capabilities. The vulnerability affects not only end users who may be tricked into viewing compromised pages but also administrators who might unknowingly interact with malicious content while managing the plugin. This creates a persistent threat vector that remains active as long as the vulnerable plugin version is installed and active on the system. The stored nature of the vulnerability means that once an attacker successfully injects malicious code, it will continue to execute for all users who access the affected pages, making it particularly dangerous for websites with high user traffic or sensitive data handling.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement mitigation strategies including updating to the latest version of the plugin if available, implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads, and conducting thorough security audits of all installed plugins and themes. The remediation process should also include reviewing and sanitizing existing data within the plugin's database to remove any previously injected malicious scripts. Security teams should monitor for any signs of exploitation and consider implementing content security policies to prevent unauthorized script execution. Additionally, this vulnerability highlights the importance of proper input validation and output encoding practices as recommended in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines, emphasizing that such fundamental security controls must be consistently applied throughout web application development to prevent XSS vulnerabilities from occurring in the first place.