CVE-2023-2155 in Air Cargo Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 04/18/2023
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Air Cargo Management System 1.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file classes/Master.php?f=save_cargo_type. The manipulation of the argument name leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-226276.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/05/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-2155 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the SourceCodester Air Cargo Management System version 1.0. This system, designed for managing air cargo operations, contains a security weakness in its Master.php file that specifically affects the save_cargo_type function. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of user-supplied data, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject harmful scripts into the application's response. The flaw manifests when the application processes the 'name' parameter without adequate filtering, allowing attackers to manipulate this input field to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of other users' browsers. This particular vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting weaknesses in web applications, making it a well-documented and severe security concern that has been recognized by the cybersecurity community.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data corruption or theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform session hijacking, deface the application interface, or redirect users to malicious websites. Remote exploitation of this flaw means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network privileges to carry out attacks, significantly increasing the attack surface and potential damage. The disclosure of this vulnerability to the public through VDB-226276 indicates that threat actors have likely already developed and deployed exploit code, making the system immediately vulnerable to active attacks. The attack vector leverages web-based exploitation techniques that align with the tactics described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1566 category, specifically targeting the exploitation of web applications through input validation flaws. The fact that this vulnerability affects a core functionality of the cargo management system could potentially disrupt critical business operations, compromise sensitive transportation data, and expose the organization to regulatory penalties.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability must address both the immediate remediation and long-term prevention of similar issues within the application. The primary fix involves implementing strict input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data, particularly in the save_cargo_type function within Master.php. This includes sanitizing the 'name' parameter using proper HTML escaping techniques and implementing Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious payloads attempting to exploit this vulnerability. The application should undergo comprehensive security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual penetration testing to identify additional injection points that may present similar risks. Regular security updates and patch management procedures should be established to ensure that future vulnerabilities are addressed promptly, while also implementing proper code review processes that focus on input validation and sanitization to prevent similar XSS vulnerabilities from being introduced during future development cycles.