CVE-2024-8608 in ValeApp
Summary
by MITRE • 09/27/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Oceanic Software ValeApp allows Stored XSS.
This issue affects ValeApp: before v2.0.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/02/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-8608 represents a critical security flaw in Oceanic Software ValeApp that enables stored cross-site scripting attacks. This weakness falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79 which specifically addresses improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The vulnerability exists in versions of ValeApp prior to v2.0.0 and allows malicious actors to inject persistent malicious scripts into the application's web interface. The stored nature of this XSS vulnerability means that once an attacker successfully injects malicious code, it remains persistent within the application's database or storage mechanisms, affecting all users who access the affected pages. This particular flaw exploits the application's failure to properly sanitize or escape user-supplied input before rendering it in web pages, creating an environment where attacker-controlled JavaScript code can execute in the context of other users' browsers.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking. When an attacker successfully exploits this stored XSS flaw, they can execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the victim's browser context, potentially leading to complete compromise of user sessions, credential theft, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation attacks. The vulnerability creates a persistent threat vector where malicious payloads remain active until manually removed from the application's data stores. This persistent nature makes the attack particularly dangerous as it can affect multiple users over extended periods without requiring repeated exploitation attempts. The flaw essentially allows attackers to establish a foothold within the application that can be leveraged for ongoing surveillance and malicious activities.
From a threat modeling perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which focuses on modifying existing programs to gain access to systems. The stored XSS attack vector provides attackers with a mechanism to modify the application's behavior in a way that affects legitimate users. The vulnerability also maps to ATT&CK technique T1071.001 which covers application layer protocol usage, as it exploits the web application's handling of user input through HTTP requests. Organizations using affected versions of ValeApp face significant risk of unauthorized access and data compromise, particularly if the application handles sensitive user information or administrative functions. The attack surface is broadened by the fact that any user input field within the application that is stored and subsequently rendered could serve as an attack vector.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-8608 should prioritize immediate upgrade to ValeApp version 2.0.0 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address the stored XSS vulnerability. Additionally, implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms can provide defense-in-depth protection. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious input patterns, while also implementing content security policies to limit script execution capabilities. Regular security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities. The implementation of proper input sanitization routines that escape or filter dangerous characters such as angle brackets, script tags, and event handlers should be enforced throughout the application. Security awareness training for developers regarding secure coding practices and the importance of input validation can help prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced in future application versions.