CVE-2024-4685 in Complete Web-Based School Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/14/2024
A vulnerability was found in Campcodes Complete Web-Based School Management System 1.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /view/exam_timetable.php. The manipulation of the argument exam leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-263626 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/31/2025
This vulnerability exists within Campcodes Complete Web-Based School Management System version 1.0, specifically targeting the /view/exam_timetable.php file where improper input validation allows for cross-site scripting attacks through manipulation of the exam parameter. The flaw represents a classic server-side input sanitization failure that enables malicious actors to inject arbitrary javascript code into web pages viewed by other users.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate filtering of user-supplied input parameters within the exam_timetable.php script. When the application processes the exam argument without proper validation or encoding, it directly incorporates user-provided data into dynamically generated web content, creating an avenue for persistent cross-site scripting exploitation. This weakness allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized administrative actions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to establish persistent footholds within the school management system environment. Remote exploitation means that threat actors can target the system from any location without requiring physical access or prior authentication. The disclosed exploit status significantly increases the risk profile, as malicious users can immediately leverage this vulnerability to compromise system integrity and user privacy.
Security professionals should implement comprehensive input validation measures across all user-facing parameters within the application framework, particularly focusing on output encoding for dynamic content generation. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting flaws and maps to ATT&CK technique T1566 Phishing within the broader context of web application exploitation. Organizations must also establish robust patch management protocols to address such vulnerabilities promptly, while implementing web application firewalls and Content Security Policies as additional protective measures.
The affected system requires immediate remediation through proper parameter sanitization and input validation controls, ensuring that all user-supplied data undergoes strict filtering before being processed or displayed within the web interface. Regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase, particularly in areas handling dynamic content generation and user interaction components.