CVE-2024-8572 in GoLang CMS
Summary
by MITRE • 09/08/2024
A vulnerability was found in Gouniverse GoLang CMS 1.4.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function PageRenderHtmlByAlias of the file FrontendHandler.go. The manipulation of the argument alias leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.4.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 3e661cdfb4beeb9fe2ad507cdb8104c0b17d072c. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/11/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-8572 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Gouniverse GoLang CMS version 1.4.0, specifically impacting the PageRenderHtmlByAlias function in the FrontendHandler.go file. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of the alias parameter, creating an exploitable condition that allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into web pages served by the CMS. The flaw exists at the application level where user-supplied input is directly incorporated into HTML output without proper encoding or validation mechanisms, making it susceptible to XSS attacks that can persist across multiple user sessions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a classic reflected XSS pattern where the alias argument passed to the PageRenderHtmlByAlias function is not properly sanitized before being rendered in the HTML response. This function serves as a critical entry point for content delivery in the CMS frontend, making it an attractive target for attackers seeking to compromise user sessions or execute malicious code within the context of the vulnerable application. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can trigger the XSS condition through network-based interactions without requiring local system access, significantly expanding the attack surface and potential impact.
From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations utilizing the affected Gouniverse CMS version, as it could enable attackers to steal user session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims, or redirect users to malicious websites. The attack vector leverages the CMS's content rendering capabilities to execute malicious scripts in the context of legitimate user sessions, potentially leading to complete account compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and it maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for the initial access phase through malicious web content.
Security remediation for CVE-2024-8572 requires immediate implementation of the vendor-provided patch identified by the commit hash 3e661cdfb4beeb9fe2ad507cdb8104c0b17d072c, which addresses the input validation issue in the PageRenderHtmlByAlias function. Organizations should prioritize upgrading to version 1.4.1 of the Gouniverse CMS to ensure the vulnerability is fully mitigated. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization measures, output encoding, and content security policies can provide additional defense-in-depth layers against similar vulnerabilities. The patch addresses the root cause by ensuring that all alias parameter values are properly validated and sanitized before being processed by the CMS rendering engine, thereby preventing malicious code injection attempts that could compromise user security and application integrity.