CVE-2014-6619 in Restaurant Script
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in register-exec.php in Restaurant Script (PizzaInn_Project) 1.0.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) fname, (2) lname, or (3) login parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-6619 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Restaurant Script (PizzaInn_Project) version 1.0.0, specifically affecting the register-exec.php component. This issue falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79, which defines improper neutralization of input during web page generation as a fundamental weakness in web applications. The vulnerability manifests when user-supplied data is not properly sanitized before being processed and returned to other users within the web interface, creating an avenue for malicious code execution.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs through three distinct input parameters: fname (first name), lname (last name), and login. Attackers can exploit these fields by submitting malicious payloads containing javascript code or html tags during the registration process. When the application processes these inputs without adequate validation or sanitization, the malicious content gets stored in the system and subsequently executed within the context of other users' browsers when they view the affected pages. This creates a persistent XSS vector that can be leveraged for session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites.
The operational impact of CVE-2014-6619 extends beyond simple data corruption or display issues, as it provides attackers with the capability to manipulate the application's behavior and user experience. An attacker could potentially steal session cookies from authenticated users, redirect them to phishing sites, or inject malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the entire web application. The vulnerability particularly affects the registration functionality of the restaurant management system, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to establish persistent access or conduct broader reconnaissance activities against the application's user base.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms. The recommended approach involves sanitizing all user inputs through proper validation routines that reject or escape potentially harmful characters before they are processed or stored. Additionally, implementing proper Content Security Policy headers and utilizing frameworks that automatically escape output can significantly reduce the risk of XSS exploitation. Organizations should also consider implementing the principle of least privilege for user inputs and regularly conducting security assessments to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in their web applications. This vulnerability aligns with tactics described in the ATT&CK framework under the initial access and execution phases, specifically targeting web application vulnerabilities for unauthorized system access.