3D Print Lite Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Scanner

3D Print Lite is a plugin designed for WordPress websites, primarily used by website administrators and developers who need to support 3D printing functionalities. This tool is beneficial for integrating 3D modeling and printing options directly within WordPress websites. Many hobbyist and professional websites incorporate the plugin to allow for easier sharing and management of 3D printable models. Such tools are particularly vital for e-commerce platforms offering 3D printed items. The plugin bridges the gap between 3D designers and their audiences globally, enhancing the functionality of websites by supporting 3D project displays, orders, and more.

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in 3D Print Lite allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This vulnerability can enable harm to site integrity, compromise user data, and provide unauthorized access to administrative functionalities. XSS exploits occur when web applications accept untrusted input from users without proper validation or escaping. Attackers exploit these vulnerabilities to perform actions like session hijacking or defacement. XSS may appear on login forms, comment sections, or any place where the application processes user inputs. The vulnerability highlighted here is a reflected XSS in the 3D Print Lite plugin.

The Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in 3D Print Lite stems from insufficient sanitization of user inputs before they are reflected back in the HTML output. Specifically, the issue was identified within URL parameters processed by the plugin. By crafting a URL containing a malicious script, attackers can cause these scripts to be executed within the context of the affected site. In the given endpoint, the vulnerability manifests through the "material_text" parameter, which fails to adequately clean input data resulting in arbitrary script execution. The vulnerability affects installations where this plugin version < 1.9.1.6 is active.

If exploited, the XSS vulnerability in 3D Print Lite can lead to various potential impacts. Malicious scripts executed in the user's browser can lead to data theft, such as capturing session cookies, which might grant attackers unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the application. Defacement of website appearances, phishing tactics, and other social engineering attacks can also be facilitated. Site users could unknowingly aid in the distribution of further malicious payloads. Long-term reputational damage to the affected websites is another significant concern, along with potential revenue loss for businesses relying on their web presence for sales.

REFERENCES

• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5909e225-5756-472e-a2fc-3ac52c7fb909
• https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-3dprint-lite-cross-site-scripting-1-9-1-5/