IBPhoenix ibWebAdmin Banco de Dados Tab database.php cross site scripting

The XSS vulnerability in ibWebAdmin allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the application's web pages. This can be exploited to steal user cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, or deface the application. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to manipulate the 'dbloginrole' parameter within the /database.php file. Given the publicly disclosed nature of this vulnerability, it presents a significant risk, especially for systems that haven't been patched. The impact could range from minor annoyance for users to complete compromise of the web application and its underlying database.

Organizations using IBPhoenix ibWebAdmin for database administration, particularly those relying on the web interface for management tasks, are at risk. Shared hosting environments where multiple users share the same ibWebAdmin instance are especially vulnerable, as an attacker could potentially compromise other users' accounts.

• php / web: Examine access logs for requests to /database.php with unusual or suspicious values in the 'dbloginrole' parameter. Use grep to search for patterns indicative of XSS payloads within these requests.

grep 'db_login_role=<script>' /var/log/apache2/access.log

• generic web: Use curl to test the /database.php endpoint with a simple XSS payload to confirm vulnerability.

curl 'http://<target>/database.php?db_login_role=<script>alert("XSS")</script>'

• generic web: Check response headers for signs of XSS injection (e.g., Content-Security-Policy headers that are not properly configured). • php: Review the source code of /database.php for inadequate input validation on the 'dbloginrole' parameter.

1. 2024-11-15Disclosure

   disclosure

1. Réservé2024-11-15
2. Publiée2024-11-15
3. EPSS mis à jour2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-11240 is to upgrade ibWebAdmin to version 1.0.3 or later, which contains the fix. If upgrading immediately is not possible, consider implementing temporary workarounds. Input validation on the 'dbloginrole' parameter in /database.php can help prevent malicious input. Web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block XSS payloads targeting this specific file and parameter can also provide a layer of protection. Monitor access logs for suspicious requests targeting /database.php with unusual 'dbloginrole' values.