CVE-2024-44037 in Multipurpose Ticket Booking Manager Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/06/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in magepeopleteam Multipurpose Ticket Booking Manager bus-booking-manager allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Multipurpose Ticket Booking Manager: from n/a through <= 4.2.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/05/2026
The CVE-2024-44037 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in the magepeopleteam Multipurpose Ticket Booking Manager plugin for WordPress, specifically impacting versions through 4.2.2. This stored XSS vulnerability occurs during web page generation when the application fails to properly neutralize user input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. The vulnerability stems from inadequate sanitization of data entered through various input fields within the booking manager system, creating an attack vector where malicious scripts can be permanently stored and subsequently executed in the context of other users' browsers.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the plugin's failure to properly escape or encode user-supplied data when it is stored in the database and later retrieved for display on web pages. This allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code through input fields such as booking details, customer information, or other data entry points within the bus booking manager interface. When other users view pages containing this maliciously stored data, their browsers execute the injected scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. The vulnerability specifically affects the web page generation process where user input is rendered without proper context-aware escaping mechanisms, creating a persistent threat that can affect multiple users over time.
The operational impact of this stored XSS vulnerability is significant as it enables attackers to maintain persistent access to affected systems and user sessions. Once exploited, malicious actors can steal cookies, session tokens, and potentially gain administrative privileges within the WordPress environment. The vulnerability's persistence stems from the stored nature of the attack vector, meaning that even after the initial injection, the malicious code remains active and executes whenever affected pages are loaded. This creates a long-term threat that can compromise user data, disrupt business operations, and potentially lead to full system compromise. The attack surface extends to any user who views pages containing the maliciously stored content, making it particularly dangerous in multi-user environments where booking managers handle sensitive passenger information.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement mitigation strategies including updating to the latest available version of the Multipurpose Ticket Booking Manager plugin, which should contain proper input sanitization and output encoding mechanisms. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against script execution, while input validation and sanitization should be enforced at multiple layers including client-side and server-side processing. Security teams should also conduct thorough audits of all user input fields within the affected system and implement proper encoding mechanisms such as HTML entity encoding for dynamic content. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 (Cross-site Scripting) and maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 (Phishing with Spoofed Credentials) and T1071.001 (Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols) in the MITRE ATT&CK framework, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security measures including regular vulnerability assessments and security monitoring to prevent exploitation of such persistent threats.