CVE-2022-43046 in Food Ordering Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 11/08/2022
Food Ordering Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /foms/place-order.php.
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/28/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-43046 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Food Ordering Management System version 1.0, specifically affecting the /foms/place-order.php component. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which categorizes insecure direct object references and improper input handling that allows malicious scripts to execute in the context of other users. The flaw exists in the web application's handling of user input during the order placement process, where insufficient validation and sanitization of parameters passed to the PHP script creates an opportunity for attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when user-supplied data is directly incorporated into the web page response without proper encoding or validation. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious input in order placement forms, which when processed by the vulnerable script, gets executed in the browsers of other users who view the affected pages. This creates a persistent threat vector where malicious payloads can be stored and executed across multiple sessions, potentially compromising user sessions, stealing cookies, or redirecting users to malicious sites.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform session hijacking, deface the application, or conduct more sophisticated attacks such as credential theft. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the food ordering system, potentially exposing customer data including personal information, order history, and payment details. From an attacker perspective, this represents a low-effort, high-impact entry point that aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 for credential access through web application vulnerabilities. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in a food ordering context where users may have sensitive personal information and payment details stored within the system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-43046 should focus on implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the application. The most effective immediate fix involves sanitizing all user inputs through proper HTML entity encoding before rendering any dynamic content in the browser. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide an additional layer of protection against script execution. The system should also employ proper parameter validation and use prepared statements for database interactions. Organizations should conduct comprehensive security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities across the entire application stack. Regular security updates and code reviews are essential to prevent similar issues from emerging in future versions of the system.