CVE-2024-2779 in Online Marriage Registration System
Summary
by MITRE • 03/22/2024
A vulnerability was found in Campcodes Online Marriage Registration System 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/application-bwdates-reports-details.php. The manipulation of the argument fromdate leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-257613 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/13/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-2779 represents a critical cross site scripting flaw within the Campcodes Online Marriage Registration System version 1.0. This security weakness resides in the administrative component of the application, specifically within the /admin/application-bwdates-reports-details.php file. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly handle user-supplied data, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary script code into the application's response. The flaw manifests when the fromdate parameter is manipulated, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers who access the affected administrative interface.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which categorizes cross site scripting as a code injection flaw where untrusted data is incorporated into web pages without proper validation or encoding. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it operates entirely through web-based interfaces, requiring no local system access or privileged credentials. The vulnerability exists in the application's parameter handling mechanism where the fromdate argument is directly incorporated into the page output without appropriate sanitization or output encoding. This creates an environment where malicious script code can be executed in the victim's browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or further exploitation of the compromised user's privileges within the application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with persistent access to the administrative interface of the marriage registration system. Given that this is an administrative component, successful exploitation could enable attackers to view, modify, or delete sensitive marriage registration data, potentially compromising personal information of registrants. The remote exploit capability means that attackers can initiate the attack from any location without requiring physical access to the system infrastructure. The public disclosure of the exploit, as indicated by the VDB-257613 identifier, significantly increases the risk profile of this vulnerability, as malicious actors can immediately leverage existing attack code without requiring additional development effort. This vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.001, which describes the use of malicious links or files to execute code in the context of a user's browser, and T1071.001, which covers application layer protocol usage for command and control communication.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-2779 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected Campcodes Online Marriage Registration System version 1.0, as this represents the most effective defense against the known exploit. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms across all user-supplied parameters, particularly those used in administrative interfaces. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against script execution, while proper parameter sanitization should be enforced at multiple layers of the application architecture. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parts of the application, particularly within the administrative sections where user input is processed. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual traffic patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, and access controls should be reviewed to ensure that administrative functions are properly restricted to authorized personnel only. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of implementing defense-in-depth strategies that combine proper input validation, output encoding, and access controls to prevent similar cross site scripting scenarios from compromising sensitive administrative systems.