CVE-2024-9906 in Online Eyewear Shop
Summary
by MITRE • 10/13/2024
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Online Eyewear Shop 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/?page=inventory/view_inventory&id=2. The manipulation of the argument Code leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/06/2025
This vulnerability exists within the SourceCodester Online Eyewear Shop version 1.0 web application, specifically targeting the administrative inventory management component. The flaw manifests in the URL parameter handling mechanism where the code argument within the administrative view_inventory page fails to properly sanitize user input. This cross-site scripting vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the web application's response, which then executes in the context of other users' browsers. The affected endpoint /admin/?page=inventory/view_inventory&id=2 demonstrates a classic input validation failure where the application does not adequately filter or escape special characters in the Code parameter before rendering it in the web page output.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from the application's failure to apply proper output encoding and input validation controls. When the application processes the Code parameter without sanitizing it against script injection attempts, it creates an opening for malicious actors to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the browser context of authenticated administrators or other users who access the affected page. This vulnerability is particularly concerning because it operates within the administrative interface, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges, steal session cookies, or perform unauthorized actions within the application's administrative scope. The vulnerability's classification as remotely exploitable means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network privileges to launch the attack, making it accessible from any location with internet connectivity.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it represents a critical security weakness that could enable complete compromise of the administrative functions within the eyewear shop application. Attackers could potentially steal administrator credentials, modify inventory data, manipulate product pricing, or even gain persistent access through session hijacking techniques. The public disclosure of the exploit increases the risk profile significantly, as it provides threat actors with ready-made attack vectors without requiring advanced technical skills to develop custom exploitation methods. This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-79 which defines Cross-Site Scripting as a weakness where untrusted data is sent to a web browser without proper validation or encoding, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for scripting and T1566.001 for spearphishing via web applications. The attack surface is particularly dangerous because it affects the administrative interface, which typically contains sensitive data and privileged operations that could lead to complete system compromise if exploited successfully.
The recommended mitigations for this vulnerability encompass both immediate and long-term remediation strategies. Immediate fixes should include implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms that sanitize all user-supplied data before it is rendered in the web application's response. The application should employ context-aware output encoding to prevent script execution regardless of the input type, and implement Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution capabilities. Additionally, all parameters passed to the administrative interface should undergo strict validation and sanitization, with the application adopting a whitelist approach for acceptable input values. Long-term security improvements should include regular security code reviews, automated input validation testing, and comprehensive penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire application codebase. The implementation of proper access controls and session management, along with regular security updates and monitoring of application logs for suspicious activities, will help prevent exploitation of this and similar vulnerabilities in the future.