CVE-2024-57771 in JFinalOA
Summary
by MITRE • 01/16/2025
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the common/getEditPage?view interface of JFinalOA before v2025.01.01 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/30/2025
The cross-site scripting vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-57771 affects the JFinalOA platform prior to version v2025.01.01, specifically within the common/getEditPage?view interface. This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw that enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise. The affected interface serves as a common entry point for editing pages within the application, making it a prime target for exploitation. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data before rendering it in the web interface. This weakness allows attackers to craft malicious payloads that can execute within the context of a victim's browser session.
The technical exploitation of this XSS vulnerability follows standard attack patterns where malicious input is submitted through the getEditPage?view endpoint, which then processes and displays the data without adequate sanitization. The flaw manifests when user-controllable parameters are directly incorporated into the HTML output without proper encoding or validation, creating an environment where attacker-controlled scripts can be executed. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and demonstrates how inadequate input validation can lead to persistent security issues. The attack vector is particularly concerning because it targets a common administrative interface that likely contains sensitive data and functionality, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges or access restricted areas of the application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive information, redirect users to malicious sites, or even modify application behavior. In the context of JFinalOA, which appears to be an office automation system, successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to business data, user credentials, or internal network resources. The vulnerability's presence in a page editing interface suggests that attackers could potentially modify legitimate content, create backdoors, or inject malicious code that persists across multiple user sessions. This type of vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566, which covers social engineering through malicious content delivery, and T1071.001, which involves application layer protocol usage for command and control communications.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-57771 should prioritize immediate implementation of proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms. Organizations should ensure that all user-supplied data is sanitized and encoded before being rendered in web interfaces, particularly in administrative functions. The recommended approach includes implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution, using proper HTML encoding for all dynamic content, and validating input parameters against strict whitelists. Additionally, upgrading to JFinalOA version v2025.01.01 or later is essential, as this release should contain the necessary patches to address the vulnerability. Security teams should also implement regular input validation testing, including automated scanning and manual penetration testing of web interfaces. The vulnerability underscores the importance of secure coding practices and demonstrates how seemingly minor input handling flaws can create significant security risks in enterprise applications, particularly those with administrative interfaces that process user-controllable data.