CVE-2022-2292 in Hotel Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/12/2022
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Hotel Management System 2.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /ci_hms/massage_room/edit/1 of the component Room Edit Page. The manipulation of the argument massageroomDetails with the input ">alert("XSS") leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/18/2022
This vulnerability resides within the SourceCodester Hotel Management System version 2.0, specifically affecting the room edit page functionality. The flaw manifests in the /ci_hms/massage_room/edit/1 endpoint where user input is improperly handled, creating a cross site scripting vulnerability that can be exploited remotely. The vulnerability is triggered when the massageroomDetails parameter is manipulated with malicious input containing ">alert("XSS"), which demonstrates the classic reflected cross site scripting pattern where attacker-controlled content is executed within the victim's browser context.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability follows CWE-79 patterns, specifically categorized as a reflected cross site scripting flaw where unvalidated input flows directly into the web page output without proper sanitization or encoding. The vulnerability occurs at the point where user-supplied data from the massageroomDetails field is rendered back to the browser without adequate security controls. This creates an opportunity for attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers who access the affected page, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or further exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it enables attackers to perform unauthorized actions within the application's context. Remote exploitation means that malicious actors can craft URLs containing the XSS payload and deliver them through various channels including phishing emails, compromised websites, or social media platforms. This vulnerability could allow attackers to steal session cookies, modify application data, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, potentially compromising the entire hotel management system's integrity and user data confidentiality.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data flow. The recommended approach includes sanitizing all user inputs using proper encoding techniques such as HTML entity encoding for output contexts, implementing Content Security Policy headers to restrict script execution, and employing input validation libraries that can identify and block malicious payloads. Additionally, the application should adopt the principle of least privilege for user sessions and implement proper access controls to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation. Security headers including X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, and proper CORS policies should be implemented to provide additional layers of protection against various attack vectors that could leverage this XSS vulnerability. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which involves social engineering tactics to deliver malicious payloads, making proper user education and security awareness programs essential components of a comprehensive defense strategy.