CVE-2024-52344 in Provide Forex Signals Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 11/19/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Muhammad Junaid Provide Forex Signals allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Provide Forex Signals: from n/a through 1.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/25/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The flaw exists within the Muhammad Junaid Provide Forex Signals application, specifically in how the system processes and renders user input during web page generation. The vulnerability is classified as stored XSS, meaning that malicious code injected by an attacker persists in the application's database and executes whenever affected pages are loaded by unsuspecting users. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which categorizes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, making it particularly dangerous as the malicious payloads can remain active for extended periods without requiring repeated user interaction.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the forex signals application. When users submit data through various input fields or interfaces, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape special characters that could be interpreted as executable script code. This allows attackers to inject javascript payloads that execute within the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious websites. The vulnerability impacts all versions of the application from the initial release through version 1.0, indicating that this flaw has been present for some time and has not been properly addressed in the codebase. The stored nature of the vulnerability means that once malicious input is accepted and stored, it becomes a persistent threat that can affect multiple users over time.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable sophisticated attack chains that compromise the entire user base of the forex signals platform. An attacker could inject malicious scripts that steal user authentication tokens, redirect users to phishing sites, or even modify the application's behavior to display false financial information that could lead to significant financial losses for users. The implications are particularly severe in a forex trading environment where users trust the application with their financial data and trading decisions. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which focuses on establishing persistence through malicious code injection, and represents a classic example of how web application vulnerabilities can be exploited to compromise user sessions and data integrity. The attack surface is broad since any input field within the application that processes user data could potentially serve as an entry point for XSS payloads.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding across all user-facing application components. The most effective approach involves implementing strict sanitization of all user input through libraries designed specifically for HTML escaping and script removal, while also implementing proper Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution. Regular security audits should be conducted to identify and remediate similar input handling vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase. The application should also implement proper input length limits and character validation to prevent buffer overflow conditions that could be exploited in conjunction with XSS attacks. Additionally, implementing a web application firewall that can detect and block known XSS patterns would provide an additional layer of protection. Organizations should also consider implementing user session management best practices including secure cookie attributes and regular session token rotation to minimize the impact of successful XSS exploitation attempts.