CVE-2024-53470 in WeGIA
Summary
by MITRE • 12/05/2024
Multiple stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the component /configuracao/gateway_pagamento.php of WeGIA v3.2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the id or name parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/18/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-53470 represents a critical stored cross-site scripting flaw within the WeGIA v3.2.0 web application framework. This vulnerability specifically affects the /configuracao/gateway_pagamento.php component, which handles payment gateway configuration settings. The flaw enables attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist in the application's database and execute whenever the affected page is accessed by unsuspecting users. The vulnerability manifests through the id and name parameters, which are not properly sanitized or validated before being processed and stored within the system. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and represents a significant security risk as it allows for persistent malicious code execution across multiple user sessions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding practices within the payment gateway configuration module. When administrators or users interact with the gateway configuration interface, the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input containing the id and name parameters. This allows malicious actors to inject HTML or JavaScript code that gets stored in the database and subsequently rendered in the web interface without proper context-aware encoding. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious payloads remain persistent and can affect any user who accesses the affected page, making it particularly dangerous for administrative interfaces where privileged users might interact with the vulnerable component. The vulnerability can be exploited through various attack vectors including social engineering, where attackers might convince administrators to click on malicious links or interact with compromised configuration pages.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-53470 extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable sophisticated attack chains that compromise entire user sessions and potentially lead to complete system compromise. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized transactions, redirect users to malicious sites, or even establish persistent backdoors within the application. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that payment gateway configurations typically contain sensitive information and are often accessed by system administrators with elevated privileges. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for initial access through spearphishing attachments and T1071.001 for application layer protocols, as attackers can use the stored XSS to manipulate application behavior and escalate privileges. The persistence aspect of stored XSS makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous for long-term attacks, as the malicious code remains active until manually removed from the database.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-53470 must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements to prevent similar vulnerabilities. The primary fix involves implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms specifically for the id and name parameters in the gateway configuration component. This includes sanitizing all user-supplied input through proper encoding functions such as htmlspecialchars in PHP environments, implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution, and ensuring that all parameters undergo strict validation before being stored in the database. Organizations should also implement proper parameterized queries and input sanitization routines to prevent any malicious code from being persisted. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other components of the WeGIA framework. The remediation process should include immediate patching of the vulnerable version, implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads, and establishing proper access controls to limit who can modify payment gateway configurations. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual patterns in configuration changes that might indicate exploitation attempts.