CVE-2024-48569 identifies multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Proactive Risk Manager version 9.1.1.0, specifically within add/edit form fields located at URL subpaths /ar/config/configuation/ and /ar/config/risk-strategy-control/. XSS vulnerabilities arise when an application does not properly sanitize user-supplied input, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users’ browsers. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79, indicating improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N) reveals that the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requires the attacker to have low privileges (authenticated user), and user interaction (clicking a crafted link or submitting a form) is necessary. The scope is changed, meaning the vulnerability affects components beyond the initially vulnerable module, with limited impact on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability. No public exploits or patches are currently available, increasing the importance of proactive mitigation. The vulnerability could allow attackers to steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of users, or manipulate risk management data, potentially undermining organizational decision-making processes.

For European organizations, the exploitation of this XSS vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive risk management data, session hijacking, and manipulation of risk control configurations. This can compromise the integrity of risk assessments and controls, potentially leading to flawed risk mitigation strategies and regulatory compliance issues. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure that rely on Proactive Risk Manager for governance and risk management are particularly vulnerable. The medium severity rating reflects a moderate risk; however, the potential for lateral movement or further exploitation exists if attackers leverage this vulnerability as an initial foothold. The lack of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers often develop exploits rapidly after disclosure. The requirement for user interaction and low privileges means insider threats or targeted phishing campaigns could facilitate exploitation.

European organizations should implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data within the affected application modules to prevent script injection. Employ Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. Monitor and audit user activities within the Proactive Risk Manager to detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. Restrict access to the affected URLs and enforce the principle of least privilege to minimize the number of users with edit permissions. Engage with the software vendor to obtain patches or updates as soon as they become available and prioritize their deployment. Additionally, conduct user awareness training to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks that could facilitate user interaction required for exploitation. Consider implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) with custom rules to detect and block XSS payloads targeting these specific endpoints.