CVE-2023-3986 in Simple Online Mens Salon Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/28/2023
A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Online Mens Salon Management System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/?page=user/list. The manipulation of the argument First Name/Last Name/Username leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-235607.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/12/2025
This vulnerability resides within the SourceCodester Simple Online Mens Salon Management System version 1.0, a web-based application designed for salon management operations. The flaw manifests in the administrative interface at the specific endpoint /admin/?page=user/list where user data is processed and displayed. The vulnerability classification as problematic indicates a significant security risk that could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the system's user management functionality.
The technical exploitation occurs through cross-site scripting attacks targeting the First Name, Last Name, or Username input fields within the user management module. When malicious data is submitted through these parameters, the application fails to properly sanitize or encode the input before rendering it in the web interface. This allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of other users' browsers who view the affected user list. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically targets the client-side execution environment, making it a classic XSS flaw that can be leveraged for session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial as it enables remote code execution within the browser context of authenticated users. Attackers can leverage this weakness to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or redirect them to phishing sites that mimic the legitimate salon management interface. Given that the exploit has been publicly disclosed and is actively available, the risk of exploitation is immediate and widespread. The vulnerability affects all users who have access to the administrative user management interface, potentially compromising the entire user database and system integrity. This represents a critical threat to the privacy and security of salon management data, including personal information of customers and staff members.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent XSS attacks. The system must implement proper sanitization of all user-supplied data before rendering it in web pages, utilizing techniques such as HTML entity encoding and Content Security Policy headers. Regular security audits should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase. Additionally, implementing least privilege access controls and monitoring user activities can help detect and prevent unauthorized exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and represents a threat vector commonly catalogued under ATT&CK technique T1566 for credential access through social engineering. The public disclosure of this exploit necessitates immediate patching and security hardening measures to protect the system from active exploitation attempts.