CVE-2023-33580 in Student Study Center Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/26/2023
Phpgurukul Student Study Center Management System V1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the "Admin Name" field on Admin Profile page.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/25/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-33580 affects the Phpgurukul Student Study Center Management System version 1.0, specifically targeting the administrative interface through a cross site scripting flaw in the "Admin Name" field. This represents a critical security weakness that allows malicious actors to inject malicious scripts into the system's administrative profile page, potentially compromising the entire administrative environment. The vulnerability resides within the input validation mechanisms of the web application's user interface, where user-supplied data fails to be properly sanitized before being rendered back to administrators.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability stems from insufficient output encoding and input validation practices within the application's backend processing. When administrators view their profile information or when the system processes data submitted through the admin name field, the application fails to properly escape or filter special characters that could be interpreted as HTML or JavaScript code. This creates an environment where an attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of the administrator's browser session. The vulnerability is classified as a reflected XSS attack pattern according to CWE-79, which specifically addresses the improper handling of user-supplied input that gets reflected back to users without adequate sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking. An attacker who successfully exploits this XSS flaw could potentially escalate privileges, gain unauthorized access to sensitive administrative functions, or manipulate the system's configuration. The attack surface is particularly concerning because it targets the administrative profile page, which typically contains sensitive information and access controls. This vulnerability could enable attackers to perform actions such as modifying user accounts, accessing confidential student data, or even compromising the entire system through session manipulation. The flaw aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for script injection and T1566.001 for credential access through social engineering, making it a multi-faceted threat vector.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate implementation of proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms. The system must implement strict sanitization of all user inputs, particularly those that are rendered back to users in administrative contexts. This includes applying HTML entity encoding to all dynamic content, implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers, and ensuring that the application follows secure coding practices as outlined in OWASP Top 10. The fix should involve sanitizing the "Admin Name" field input to prevent script execution, implementing proper validation rules, and conducting comprehensive security testing including automated scanning and manual penetration testing. Additionally, regular security audits and code reviews should be implemented to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other parts of the application, ensuring that all user-supplied data undergoes proper validation before being processed or displayed within the system's administrative interface.