Platform
php
Component
expense-management-system
Fixed in
1.0.1
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in CodeAstro Expense Management System versions 1.0 through 1.0. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application, potentially leading to session hijacking or defacement. The vulnerability resides within the 'templates/5-Add-Expenses.php' file, specifically in the handling of the 'item' argument. A patch is available in version 1.0.1.
Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-1031 enables an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a victim's browser session. This can be leveraged to steal sensitive information, such as session cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, or modify the content displayed on the Expense Management System. The attack is remotely exploitable, meaning an attacker does not require local access to the system. The potential impact extends to all users who interact with the 'Add Expenses' page, as the vulnerability stems from user-supplied input that is not properly sanitized.
This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the likelihood of exploitation. The exploit is readily available, making it accessible to a wide range of attackers. While the CVSS score is LOW, the ease of exploitation and potential impact on user data warrant prompt remediation. No KEV listing or active exploitation campaigns have been publicly reported at the time of writing.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.09% (26% percentile)
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-1031 is to upgrade to CodeAstro Expense Management System version 1.0.1 or later, which includes the necessary fix. If upgrading immediately is not feasible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on the 'item' argument within the 'templates/5-Add-Expenses.php' file. While not a complete solution, this can reduce the attack surface. Web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the 'Add Expenses' page can also provide a temporary layer of protection. After upgrading, verify the fix by attempting to inject a simple XSS payload (e.g., <script>alert('XSS')</script>) into the 'item' field and confirming that the script is not executed.
Update to a patched version of the expense management system. If no version is available, sanitize user inputs in the templates/5-Add-Expenses.php file, specifically the 'item' argument, to prevent the execution of malicious JavaScript code. Apply HTML encoding to the output to prevent script injection.
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CVE-2024-1031 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CodeAstro Expense Management System versions 1.0-1.0, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts via the 'item' argument in the 'Add Expenses' page.
You are affected if you are using CodeAstro Expense Management System version 1.0. Upgrade to version 1.0.1 or later to resolve the vulnerability.
Upgrade to CodeAstro Expense Management System version 1.0.1 or later. As a temporary workaround, implement input validation and output encoding on the 'item' argument.
The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and is considered readily exploitable, increasing the risk of active exploitation.
Refer to the CodeAstro website or their official security advisory channels for the latest information and updates regarding CVE-2024-1031.
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