CVE-2024-52348 in AA Audio Player Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 11/19/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in aaextention AA Audio Player allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects AA Audio Player: from n/a through 1.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/25/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw in the AA Audio Player extension that enables malicious actors to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into web pages through improper input handling during dynamic content generation. The vulnerability specifically manifests as a DOM-based cross-site scripting attack, which means the malicious payload is executed within the victim's browser context without being sent to the server, making detection and prevention significantly more challenging. The affected version range spans from the initial release through version 1.0, indicating this is a fundamental flaw that has persisted across the product's lifecycle and likely affects a substantial user base. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for initial access through malicious content injection.
The technical implementation of this flaw occurs when the extension processes user-supplied input without proper sanitization or encoding before incorporating it into dynamically generated HTML content. In DOM-based XSS scenarios, the malicious script is typically injected through URL parameters or other client-side input mechanisms that are then interpreted by the browser as executable code. The AA Audio Player extension likely processes audio file metadata, user preferences, or other dynamic content that gets rendered into web pages, creating an attack surface where untrusted input can be directly manipulated into executable JavaScript code. Attackers can craft malicious URLs or manipulate extension parameters to inject script payloads that execute in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or further exploitation of the user's browser environment.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it creates persistent security risks for users who interact with web pages containing the vulnerable extension. When exploited, the vulnerability can enable attackers to steal user sessions, inject malicious advertisements, redirect users to phishing sites, or even install additional malware through browser-based attack vectors. The DOM-based nature of the vulnerability means that traditional server-side security controls may not detect the malicious activity, as the payload is executed client-side and never reaches the server where conventional web application firewalls might block such requests. Users who have the AA Audio Player extension installed and visit compromised websites or click on malicious links become potential victims, with the attack surface expanding to include any web page where the extension is active and processes user input.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the extension's codebase. The recommended approach involves sanitizing all user-supplied input before it is processed or rendered, implementing proper HTML encoding for dynamic content, and utilizing Content Security Policy headers to restrict script execution. Additionally, developers should consider implementing a secure coding framework that automatically escapes or validates all dynamic content generation, particularly around parameters that are directly used in DOM manipulation functions. The fix should address the root cause by ensuring that any extension functionality that processes external input follows secure coding practices aligned with OWASP Secure Coding Practices and the principle of least privilege. Regular security audits and static code analysis should be implemented to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future releases, with particular attention to DOM-based XSS attack vectors that are increasingly common in modern web applications and browser extensions.