CVE-2023-43292 in My Food Recipe
Summary
by MITRE • 03/12/2024
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in My Food Recipe Using PHP with Source Code v.1.0 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the Recipe Name, Procedure, and ingredients parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/16/2025
This cross site scripting vulnerability exists within the My Food Recipe Using PHP with Source Code version 1.0 application, representing a critical security flaw that enables local attackers to inject malicious code into the web application. The vulnerability specifically affects three key input parameters: Recipe Name, Procedure, and ingredients, which are all susceptible to malicious payload injection. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and output sanitization mechanisms within the application's data handling processes, allowing attackers to bypass security controls and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 - Cross-site Scripting, which occurs when an application incorporates untrusted data into web pages without proper validation or encoding. This particular implementation demonstrates how insufficient sanitization of user inputs creates an attack surface where malicious scripts can be executed in the context of other users' browsers. The vulnerability permits attackers to inject javascript code or other malicious payloads that will execute whenever the affected data is rendered in the web interface. The local attacker position suggests that the vulnerability may be exploitable through compromised user accounts or insider threats, though the attack vector remains accessible to external parties as well.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform session hijacking, steal sensitive user data, redirect users to malicious sites, or even escalate privileges within the application environment. When considering the ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 - Command and Scripting Interpreter: JavaScript, and T1566.001 - Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment, as attackers can leverage this flaw to deliver malicious payloads that compromise user sessions and system integrity. The affected parameters in the recipe management system create multiple entry points for exploitation, making the attack surface more extensive than typical XSS vulnerabilities.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's data flow. The recommended approach involves sanitizing all user inputs using proper HTML entity encoding before rendering content in web pages, implementing Content Security Policy headers to restrict script execution, and employing proper parameter validation techniques. Additionally, developers should implement a robust input filtering system that rejects or sanitizes potentially malicious content before processing. The application should also enforce proper session management practices and implement secure coding standards that prevent the execution of untrusted code. Regular security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities in the codebase.