CVE-2023-38192 Scanner

SuperWebMailer is a widely used software for managing and distributing newsletters. It is employed by businesses and entities looking to maintain email marketing campaigns. The software provides an extensive range of features, including mailing list management, campaign scheduling, and analytics. Users can engage customers effectively through personalized email content. It’s popular in industries where email marketing is a key component of the marketing strategy, such as retail and publishing. Its user-friendly interface makes it accessible to both technical and non-technical users.

The Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in SuperWebMailer poses a significant risk. XSS vulnerabilities typically allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This particular XSS flaw is triggered by incorrect password handling, allowing unauthorized scripts to execute. The impact of such a vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access and data theft. It is crucial for users to recognize and mitigate this vulnerability to protect their email campaigns and sensitive customer data. Proper handling of user inputs and output encoding can mitigate XSS attacks.

The vulnerability is specifically linked to the handling of input in the password field of SuperWebMailer. An attacker can craft a payload that exploits this field to execute scripts on the client-side of web applications. This is achieved through manipulating password inputs during account creation under the context of the ‘SuperAdminCreate.php’ endpoint. Proper mitigation involves reinforcing input validation and output encoding at these vulnerable points. The alert function triggered in the XSS payload demonstrates this entry point as highly susceptible to manipulation, compromising data safety.

When exploited, the XSS vulnerability in SuperWebMailer can lead to unauthorized data access or theft. Attackers may obtain sensitive information or hijack user sessions, impacting user privacy. There is also the potential for attackers to perform actions on behalf of the user without their consent. Over time, exploitation could damage the trust users have in systems, affecting business reputation. Mitigating this can protect both user data and business interests, by preventing manipulation of system processes via unauthorized script execution.

REFERENCES

• https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2023-0011/
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38192