📄 Description (English)
uBidAuction 2.0.1 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the auctions/myAuctions/status/active module. The date_created, date_from, date_to, and created_at parameters in the filter functionality are not properly sanitized, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious scripts via crafted GET requests that execute in victims' browsers.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2022-50963 is a reflected XSS vulnerability in uBidAuction 2.0.1 affecting the auction filtering functionality. Attackers can inject malicious scripts through unsanitized date parameters (date_created, date_from, date_to, created_at) to execute arbitrary code in users' browsers. While no patch is currently available and exploit code is not public, the vulnerability poses a moderate risk to organizations using this auction platform, particularly those handling sensitive transaction data.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 23, 2026 05:54
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using uBidAuction 2.0.1 are at moderate risk, particularly: (1) E-commerce and auction platforms operating under CITC oversight; (2) Government procurement entities conducting online auctions; (3) Financial institutions using auction systems for asset liquidation; (4) Telecom operators (STC, Mobily) if using this platform for spectrum or equipment auctions. The XSS vulnerability could lead to session hijacking, credential theft, and unauthorized transaction manipulation, directly impacting SAMA-regulated financial transactions and NCA-governed digital services.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
E-commerce and Online Auctions
Government Procurement
Banking and Financial Services
Telecommunications
Asset Management and Liquidation
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1598.003 - Phishing: Spearphishing Link (XSS payload delivery)
T1566.002 - Phishing: Phishing - Spearphishing Link (malicious auction links)
T1539 - Steal Web Session Cookie (session hijacking via XSS)
T1056.004 - Keylogging (credential capture via XSS)
T1185 - Man in the Browser (XSS execution context)
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
6.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Audit all instances of uBidAuction 2.0.1 in your environment and document usage
2. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block requests containing script tags in date parameters
3. Enable Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to prevent inline script execution
4. Monitor access logs for suspicious date parameter values containing script patterns
Compensating Controls:
5. Apply input validation: restrict date parameters to ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD) using regex: ^\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2}$
6. Implement output encoding: HTML-encode all date parameter values before rendering in responses
7. Use HTTPOnly and Secure flags on session cookies to prevent JavaScript access
8. Enforce same-site cookie policy (SameSite=Strict)
Long-term:
9. Migrate to patched version immediately upon release or switch to actively maintained auction platform
10. Conduct security code review of custom auction implementations
11. Implement automated security testing (SAST/DAST) in development pipeline
Detection Rules:
- Alert on GET requests to /auctions/myAuctions/status/active containing: <script, javascript:, onerror=, onload=, onclick=
- Monitor for date parameters with length >20 characters
- Track failed XSS filter attempts in WAF logs
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تدقيق جميع نسخ uBidAuction 2.0.1 في بيئتك وتوثيق الاستخدام
2. تطبيق قواعد جدار حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) لحجب الطلبات التي تحتوي على علامات نصوص برمجية في معاملات التاريخ
3. تفعيل رؤوس سياسة أمان المحتوى (CSP) لمنع تنفيذ النصوص البرمجية المضمنة
4. مراقبة سجلات الوصول للقيم المريبة في معاملات التاريخ التي تحتوي على أنماط نصوص برمجية
الضوابط البديلة:
5. تطبيق التحقق من الإدخال: تقييد معاملات التاريخ بصيغة ISO 8601 (YYYY-MM-DD) باستخدام regex
6. تطبيق ترميز الإخراج: ترميز HTML لجميع قيم معاملات التاريخ قبل عرضها في الاستجابات
7. استخدام علامات HTTPOnly و Secure على ملفات تعريف الجلسة
8. فرض سياسة ملفات تعريف الارتباط من نفس الموقع (SameSite=Strict)
المدى الطويل:
9. الترقية إلى النسخة المصححة فوراً عند إصدارها أو التبديل إلى منصة مزادات مدعومة بنشاط
10. إجراء مراجعة أمان الأكواد المخصصة لتطبيقات المزادات
11. تطبيق الاختبارات الأمنية الآلية (SAST/DAST) في خط أنابيب التطوير
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy (input validation requirements)
ECC 2024 A.14.2.5 - Secure coding practices (output encoding)
ECC 2024 A.13.1.3 - Segregation of networks (WAF deployment)
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-3.2 - Organizational resilience (vulnerability management)
SAMA CSF PR.DS-6 - Data is protected from unauthorized access (XSS prevention)
SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - The network is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events
SAMA CSF RS.MI-2 - Incidents are mitigated (incident response for XSS exploitation)
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1.1 - Screening (secure development requirements)
ISO 27001:2022 A.8.2.3 - Information security responsibilities
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.5 - Secure coding practices
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.5.7 - Cross-site scripting (XSS) prevention
PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention
PCI DSS 11.3 - Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning
🔗 References & Sources 4
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https://www.apphp.com/codemarket/items/48/ubidauction-php-classic-and-bid-auctions-script
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50693
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ubidauction-myauctions-active-reflected-xss
disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2289
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