CVE-2023-42253 in Vehicle Management
Summary
by MITRE • 09/18/2023
Code-Projects Vehicle Management 1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Add Accounts via Invoice No, To, and Mammul.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/02/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-42253 affects Code-Projects Vehicle Management version 1.0 and represents a critical cross site scripting flaw that compromises the application's input validation mechanisms. This weakness specifically manifests within the Add Accounts functionality when processing invoice-related data fields including Invoice No, To, and Mammul parameters. The vulnerability stems from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input data before rendering it within the web application's response, creating an environment where malicious actors can inject arbitrary script code that executes in the context of other users' browsers. The flaw aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes cross site scripting vulnerabilities as a result of improper validation or sanitization of input data. This vulnerability is particularly concerning as it operates at the application layer where user interactions directly influence the web application's behavior and output rendering processes.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly encode or escape special characters within the specified input fields. When a user submits data containing script tags or malicious payloads within the Invoice No, To, or Mammul fields, the application stores and subsequently displays this unvalidated input without appropriate sanitization measures. This creates a persistent or reflected XSS scenario depending on how the data flows through the application's processing pipeline. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that these fields are likely used in account creation or invoice management contexts where legitimate users might interact with the application, making the attack surface more accessible. The flaw enables attackers to execute scripts in the victim's browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the vehicle management system's data. An attacker could leverage this weakness to steal user sessions, modify account information, or gain unauthorized access to sensitive vehicle and financial data. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it targets the account creation functionality, which is likely a core business process within the vehicle management system. This vulnerability can be exploited through various means including social engineering attacks where attackers convince users to click on malicious links, or through direct injection techniques that bypass standard security controls. The potential for lateral movement within the application's user base increases when attackers can manipulate account data, potentially compromising multiple user accounts or administrative functions.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-42253 should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data processing pipeline. The primary defense involves sanitizing all user-supplied input data before storage or rendering, particularly in the vulnerable Invoice No, To, and Mammul fields. This approach aligns with the OWASP Top Ten security principles and follows the ATT&CK framework's mitigation recommendations for web application vulnerabilities. Organizations should implement proper HTML escaping and context-aware output encoding for all dynamic content, ensuring that any characters that could be interpreted as markup or script are properly encoded. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can provide an additional layer of protection by restricting the sources from which scripts can be executed within the application. Regular security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in the application's codebase. The implementation of input validation frameworks and secure coding practices should be reinforced across development teams to prevent similar issues from emerging in future releases or modifications to the vehicle management system.