CVE-2022-4249 in Movie Ticket Booking System
Summary
by MITRE • 12/01/2022
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Movie Ticket Booking System. Affected is an unknown function of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument ORDER_ID 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. VDB-214626 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/25/2022
This vulnerability exists within the Movie Ticket Booking System's POST Request Handler component where improper input validation allows for cross-site scripting attacks through manipulation of the ORDER_ID parameter. The flaw represents a classic client-side injection vulnerability that enables attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability's classification as problematic indicates significant security implications given that it affects a core booking functionality that likely processes user transactions and personal information. The attack vector is remote, meaning malicious actors can exploit this weakness without requiring physical access to the target system or direct network interaction with the server itself.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input within the ORDER_ID parameter handling logic. When the system processes POST requests containing crafted ORDER_ID values, it fails to properly escape or validate the input before rendering it in web responses. This oversight creates an opening for attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes within the browser context of legitimate users who view affected pages. The vulnerability's assignment of identifier VDB-214626 suggests it has been catalogued in vulnerability databases, indicating the security community has recognized its existence and potential impact. According to CWE classification standards, this vulnerability maps to CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it could enable attackers to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized transactions, or manipulate booking data. An attacker could craft malicious ORDER_ID values that, when processed by the system, would execute scripts that redirect users to phishing sites or extract sensitive information from authenticated sessions. The remote exploit capability means that attackers can target users from any location without requiring local network access or physical presence at the system. This vulnerability directly impacts the integrity and confidentiality of the booking system's user data and could potentially allow for privilege escalation or data manipulation attacks. The system's exposure to such attacks represents a critical weakness in its security architecture.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data processing pipeline. The system must sanitize all user inputs, particularly those used in dynamic content generation, by employing proper HTML escaping and JavaScript encoding techniques. Implementing a Content Security Policy (CSP) would provide an additional layer of protection against unauthorized script execution. The application should also implement proper parameter validation to reject malformed ORDER_ID values and enforce strict input format requirements. Security headers such as X-Content-Type-Options and X-Frame-Options should be configured to prevent potential exploitation vectors. Regular security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities. The system administrators should also implement proper logging and monitoring to detect anomalous ORDER_ID parameter usage patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 for script injection techniques and T1566 for social engineering attacks that could leverage the XSS capability.