CVE-2024-44798 in Bus Pass Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 09/13/2024
phpgurukul Bus Pass Management System 1.0 is vulnerable to Cross-site scripting (XSS) in /admin/pass-bwdates-reports-details.php via fromdate and todate parameters.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/10/2025
The phpgurukul Bus Pass Management System version 1.0 contains a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability that affects the administrative interface through the pass-bwdates-reports-details.php script. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output sanitization of user-supplied parameters, specifically the fromdate and todate variables that are directly incorporated into the web application's response without proper encoding or filtering mechanisms. The flaw allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the application's output, potentially enabling unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users with administrative privileges.
This vulnerability operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into web pages without proper validation or encoding. The attack vector is particularly concerning as it targets the administrative section of the system, providing potential attackers with elevated privileges and access to sensitive operational data. The fromdate and todate parameters are typically used for generating date-range reports, but the application fails to sanitize these inputs before rendering them in the HTML response, creating an exploitable injection point.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution as it can enable attackers to perform session hijacking, steal administrative credentials, modify system configurations, or extract sensitive data from the bus pass management database. An attacker could craft malicious payloads that would execute in the context of an authenticated administrator's browser, potentially allowing them to view, modify, or delete pass records, manage user accounts, or access confidential passenger information. The vulnerability's location within the administrative reporting module suggests that it could be leveraged to gain persistent access to the system's operational capabilities.
Security professionals should implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate this vulnerability effectively. Input validation should be strengthened through the implementation of strict parameter filtering that rejects non-conforming date formats and removes or encodes potentially malicious characters. Output encoding must be applied to all dynamic content, particularly when displaying user-provided date parameters, ensuring that any special characters are properly escaped to prevent script execution. The application should also implement proper content security policies and utilize secure coding practices that align with OWASP Top Ten recommendations. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, as this represents a pattern of insufficient input sanitization that may exist elsewhere in the codebase. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1566.001 - Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment, as it represents an entry point that could be exploited through social engineering campaigns targeting system administrators.