Vulnerability IDs and Attack Paths

Oct 13, 2025 by talynt.org 18 views

Introduction

Dear Maintainers,

We hope this message finds you well. First and foremost, thank you for your hard work and dedication to maintaining this valuable project. We are reaching out to share some findings from a recent static code analysis we conducted on your application.

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerabilities

Stored XSS vulnerabilities can present significant risks, as they allow attackers to inject malicious scripts that are stored on your server and later executed in other users' browsers. Potential threats include user account compromise, cookie theft, redirection to malicious websites, session hijacking, and even keystroke logging. In this article, we will reveal 19 instances of Stored XSS Attack Paths that might require your attention.

Vulnerability Details

To assist with addressing these vulnerabilities, we have provided a video demonstration for each vulnerability. Additionally, we have provided detailed reproduction steps for each vulnerability (you can follow the steps in the reproduction document and use the provided reproduction scripts to quickly replicate these vulnerabilities).

Reproduction Document

You can download the reproduction document from the following link: JavaQuarkBBS.pdf

Reproduction Scripts

You can download the reproduction scripts from the following link: JavaQuarkBBS.zip

Vulnerability IDs and Attack Paths

Below, we use the start and end APIs of the XSS attack path as the vulnerability ID.

1. ReplyController.CreateReply(…) → PostsController.GetPostsDetail (…)

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/56254139-c80f-4e4d-9e01-626ff0280678

2-7. UserController.checkUserName(...) → PostsController.GetPosts (...)

UserController.checkUserName(...) → PostsController.getNewUser(...) UserController.checkUserName(...) → PostsController.GetPostsDetail(...) UserController.checkUserName(...) → UserController.getUserById(…) UserController.checkUserName(...) → PostsController.GetPostsByLabel(…) UserController.checkUserName(...) → NotificationController.getAllNotification(…)

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/84d9db89-04fc-464d-8b6e-b6e6391e02a8

8-13. UserController.updateUser(...) → PostsController.GetPosts (...)

UserController.updateUser(...) → PostsController.getNewUser(...) UserController.updateUser(...) → PostsController.GetPostsDetail(...) UserController.updateUser(...) → UserController.getUserById(…) UserController.updateUser(...) → PostsController.GetPostsByLabel(…) UserController.updateUser(...) → NotificationController.getAllNotification(…)

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2a28b430-5af5-4df2-9093-dcc51f1f7023

14-19. PostsController.CreatePosts(...) → PostsController.GetPosts (...)

PostsController.CreatePosts(...) → RankController.getTotPosts(...) PostsController.CreatePosts(...) → PostsController.GetPostsDetail(...) PostsController.CreatePosts(...) → UserController.getUserById(…) PostsController.CreatePosts(...) → PostsController.GetPostsByLabel(…) PostsController.CreatePosts(...) → NotificationController.getAllNotification(…)

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/76d66da1-36d5-4297-bdf7-f8bd8c40d583

Conclusion

Your response is incredibly important to our research, and we hope you will find the time to review and confirm these issues. Thank you again for your commitment to this project and your attention to this important matter. We look forward to your thoughts.

Recommendations

To address these vulnerabilities, we recommend the following:

Review the provided video demonstrations and reproduction steps for each vulnerability.
Use the provided reproduction scripts to quickly replicate these vulnerabilities.
Implement security patches to fix the vulnerabilities.
Conduct regular security audits to ensure the application is secure.

Introduction

In our previous article, we revealed 19 instances of Stored XSS Attack Paths that might require your attention. In this article, we will provide a Q&A section to address some common questions and concerns related to these vulnerabilities.

Q: What is Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)?

A: Stored XSS is a type of web application vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are stored on your server and later executed in other users' browsers. This can lead to user account compromise, cookie theft, redirection to malicious websites, session hijacking, and even keystroke logging.

Q: How do I identify Stored XSS vulnerabilities in my application?

A: To identify Stored XSS vulnerabilities, you can use a combination of manual testing and automated tools. Manual testing involves reviewing your application's code and identifying potential vulnerabilities, while automated tools can help you identify vulnerabilities more quickly and efficiently.

Q: What are the common attack paths for Stored XSS vulnerabilities?

A: The common attack paths for Stored XSS vulnerabilities include:

User input validation
Data storage and retrieval
API calls and data exchange
User authentication and authorization

Q: How can I prevent Stored XSS vulnerabilities in my application?

A: To prevent Stored XSS vulnerabilities, you can implement the following best practices:

Validate user input thoroughly
Use secure data storage and retrieval mechanisms
Implement API security measures
Use secure authentication and authorization mechanisms

Q: What are the consequences of not addressing Stored XSS vulnerabilities?

A: The consequences of not addressing Stored XSS vulnerabilities can be severe, including:

User account compromise
Cookie theft
Redirection to malicious websites
Session hijacking
Keystroke logging

Q: How can I address Stored XSS vulnerabilities in my application?

A: To address Stored XSS vulnerabilities, you can follow these steps:

Review the provided video demonstrations and reproduction steps for each vulnerability.
Use the provided reproduction scripts to quickly replicate these vulnerabilities.
Implement security patches to fix the vulnerabilities.
Conduct regular security audits to ensure the application is secure.

Q: What resources are available to help me address Stored XSS vulnerabilities?

A: The following resources are available to help you address Stored XSS vulnerabilities:

The provided video demonstrations and reproduction steps for each vulnerability
The provided reproduction scripts
Security documentation and guidelines
Security communities and forums

Conclusion

We hope this Q&A article has provided you with a better understanding of Stored XSS vulnerabilities and how to address them. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.