CVE-2024-58296 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability identified in CE Phoenix, an open-source e-commerce platform, specifically affecting version 1.0.8.20. The vulnerability resides in the currencies administration panel, where the title field does not properly neutralize user input before rendering it on the web page. This improper input validation allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code that is stored persistently and executed whenever an administrator accesses the currencies page. The attack vector requires no authentication or privileges, making it remotely exploitable by unauthenticated attackers, although it does require that an administrator views the compromised page, thus involving user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity level, considering the network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, but requiring user interaction and limited impact on confidentiality and integrity. Exploiting this vulnerability could enable attackers to hijack administrator sessions, steal credentials, or perform unauthorized actions within the administrative interface, potentially leading to further compromise of the e-commerce platform. No public exploits or patches are currently available, increasing the urgency for organizations to implement mitigations proactively. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79, which is a common and well-understood category of web application security flaws related to improper input sanitization during web page generation.

For European organizations using CE Phoenix, particularly those managing e-commerce platforms, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to administrative account security and overall platform integrity. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive administrative functions, manipulation of currency settings, or broader compromise of the e-commerce environment. This could result in financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory non-compliance, especially under GDPR requirements for protecting personal and transactional data. The impact is heightened in organizations with multiple administrators or where the currencies panel is frequently accessed. Since the vulnerability requires an administrator to view the malicious payload, social engineering or phishing tactics could be employed to increase success rates. The absence of known exploits in the wild provides a window for mitigation, but the medium severity score indicates that the threat should not be underestimated. European e-commerce sectors, including retail and financial services, could face operational disruptions if attackers leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges or inject further malicious code.

To mitigate CVE-2024-58296, organizations should immediately restrict access to the currencies administration panel to trusted administrators only, ideally through network segmentation or VPN access. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all fields within the admin interface, especially the title field in the currencies panel, to neutralize any injected scripts. Deploy web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting common XSS payloads to detect and block malicious requests. Conduct regular security audits and code reviews of the CE Phoenix platform and any customizations to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. Educate administrators about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or viewing untrusted content within the admin interface. Monitor logs for unusual activity related to the currencies page and alert on any anomalies. Stay informed about official patches or updates from the CE Phoenix project and apply them promptly once available. Consider implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts within the admin panel. Finally, maintain regular backups of configuration data to enable recovery in case of compromise.