CVE-2024-57772 in JFinalOA
Summary
by MITRE • 01/16/2025
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the /bumph/getDraftListPage?type 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 CVE-2024-57772 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the JFinalOA document management system, specifically affecting versions prior to v2025.01.01. This vulnerability resides in the /bumph/getDraftListPage?type endpoint which serves as an interface for retrieving draft document lists. The flaw manifests when the application fails to properly sanitize or encode user-supplied input parameters, particularly the type parameter that determines the document list view type. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious payloads that inject malicious scripts into the application's response, thereby enabling unauthorized execution of arbitrary web scripts or HTML code within the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability's classification as a server-side XSS vulnerability places it under CWE-79, which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws in web applications. This weakness is particularly dangerous because it allows attackers to bypass normal access controls and potentially escalate privileges, making it a prime target for exploitation in advanced persistent threat campaigns.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability requires minimal prerequisites as attackers only need to craft a malicious payload and submit it through the vulnerable GET parameter. The application's insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms create an environment where untrusted data flows directly into the HTTP response without proper sanitization. When a victim accesses the affected interface with the malicious payload embedded in the type parameter, the server processes the request and returns the crafted content without adequate protection measures. This behavior enables attackers to execute scripts in the victim's browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious websites. The vulnerability's impact is amplified when considering that JFinalOA systems often handle sensitive business documents and data, making successful exploitation potentially catastrophic for organizations relying on the platform.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-57772 extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with a foothold for more sophisticated attacks within the target environment. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1566.001 (Phishing with Malicious Attachments) and T1059.007 (Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript) as attackers can leverage the XSS to deliver malicious JavaScript payloads that can perform various malicious activities. The vulnerability also aligns with T1133 (External Remote Services) since it allows attackers to compromise the application's users through remote exploitation. Organizations using JFinalOA systems may face significant risks including unauthorized data access, data exfiltration, and potential system compromise. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple versions indicates a fundamental flaw in the application's security architecture that requires immediate remediation.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output encoding for all parameters received through the /bumph/getDraftListPage?type interface. The recommended approach involves implementing proper parameter sanitization using established libraries and frameworks that can handle HTML escaping and input validation. Security patches should be deployed immediately to upgrade to JFinalOA version v2025.01.01 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for this vulnerability. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts, and conduct regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application interfaces. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect suspicious requests containing potential XSS payloads, and user access controls should be reviewed to ensure that only authorized personnel can access the vulnerable endpoint. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of regular security updates and the need for comprehensive security testing practices including automated scanning and manual penetration testing to prevent similar issues from emerging in the future.