CVE-2024-5380 in short-url
Summary
by MITRE • 05/27/2024
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in jsy-1 short-url 1.0.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file admin.php. The manipulation of the argument url leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.0.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 35c790897d6979392bc6f60707fc32da13a98b63. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-266292.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/28/2025
This vulnerability represents a cross site scripting flaw in the jsy-1 short-url 1.0.0 web application, specifically within the admin.php file where an unvalidated url parameter is processed. The issue stems from inadequate input sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly filter or escape user-supplied data before it is rendered in the application's output context. This allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary javascript code through the url argument, which then executes in the context of other users' browsers when they access the affected administrative interface.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which describes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically manifesting as cross site scripting vulnerabilities. The flaw exists at the application layer where user input flows directly into the HTML output without appropriate security controls such as output encoding or Content Security Policy enforcement. This represents a classic server-side XSS vulnerability where the attack vector is initiated through the url parameter manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it enables remote code execution in the context of authenticated administrative users, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges, modify application data, steal session cookies, or perform unauthorized administrative actions. The remote exploitability aspect means that attackers can leverage this vulnerability without requiring physical access to the system or local network presence. The vulnerability affects the administrative functionality specifically, making it particularly dangerous as it could compromise the entire application's security posture.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize upgrading to version 2.0.0 which contains the patch referenced by the commit identifier 35c790897d6979392bc6f60707fc32da13a98b63. This upgrade addresses the root cause by implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms for url parameters. Additional defensive measures include implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution, employing proper parameter validation routines, and conducting regular security code reviews to identify similar input handling vulnerabilities. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring for suspicious parameter patterns that could indicate attempted exploitation attempts.
The vulnerability classification places this issue within the ATT&CK framework under technique T1203 - Exploitation for Client Execution, specifically targeting the administrative interface through web-based attack vectors. This represents a common attack pattern where initial access is gained through web application vulnerabilities and then leveraged to achieve broader system compromise. The security implications extend beyond immediate exploitation as this vulnerability could serve as a foothold for more sophisticated attacks including data exfiltration or lateral movement within the network environment.