CVE-2021-44196 in Student Information Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 03/07/2023
Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in UBIT Information Technologies Student Information Management System.
This issue affects Student Information Management System: before 20211126.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/18/2026
The CVE-2021-44196 vulnerability represents a classic cross-site scripting flaw within the UBIT Information Technologies Student Information Management System, specifically categorized under CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation. This vulnerability resides in the system's failure to properly sanitize user input before rendering it within HTML contexts, creating an environment where malicious scripts can be executed in the browsers of unsuspecting users. The affected version range indicates that all iterations prior to the 20211126 release contain this critical weakness, suggesting a prolonged window during which organizations could have been exposed to potential exploitation.
The technical flaw manifests when user-supplied data containing HTML tags or script elements is processed and displayed without adequate sanitization or encoding mechanisms. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability by injecting malicious script code through input fields that are subsequently rendered in web pages without proper neutralization. The basic nature of this XSS vulnerability means that attackers can execute scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions within the application. This weakness directly violates the fundamental security principle of input validation and output encoding, as defined by the OWASP Top Ten and the CWE taxonomy.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to manipulate the user interface, redirect victims to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users. In the context of a student information management system, this poses significant risks including unauthorized access to sensitive educational data, modification of student records, or complete compromise of the administrative interface. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple versions suggests that organizations implementing this system may have been exposed to attack vectors for extended periods, potentially allowing adversaries to establish persistent access or conduct reconnaissance activities without detection. This weakness aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1566.001 for Phishing, as attackers could leverage the vulnerability to deliver malicious payloads or conduct social engineering campaigns.
Organizations should immediately implement comprehensive mitigations including input validation at multiple layers, output encoding for all dynamic content, and deployment of web application firewalls to detect and prevent malicious script injection attempts. The remediation strategy must include immediate patching to version 20211126 or later, alongside implementation of Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution contexts. Additionally, regular security assessments of input handling mechanisms and user interface components should be conducted to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in the future, ensuring compliance with security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST SP 800-171.