CVE-2024-7303 in Online Blood Bank Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/31/2024
A vulnerability was found in itsourcecode Online Blood Bank Management System 1.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /request.php of the component Send Blood Request Page. The manipulation of the argument Address/bloodgroup leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-273185 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/16/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-7303 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the itsourcecode Online Blood Bank Management System version 1.0. This security weakness manifests in the Send Blood Request Page component, specifically within the /request.php file where user input is processed without adequate sanitization. The vulnerability is classified as a CWE-79: Cross-Site Scripting, which is a fundamental web application security flaw that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The attack vector is remotely exploitable, meaning malicious actors can trigger the vulnerability through network-based interactions without requiring physical access to the system. The specific input parameter that triggers this vulnerability is Address/bloodgroup, which suggests that the application fails to properly validate or escape user-supplied data before incorporating it into dynamic web content.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can be leveraged for various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, and redirection to malicious websites. When a victim visits a compromised page or interacts with the vulnerable system, the injected scripts execute in the context of the victim's browser, potentially compromising their session cookies and sensitive information. The fact that this exploit has been publicly disclosed and is actively being used in the wild significantly increases the risk to organizations utilizing this particular blood bank management system. The vulnerability demonstrates poor input validation practices and inadequate output encoding, which are fundamental security principles that should be implemented in all web applications according to OWASP Top Ten security guidelines. The VDB-273185 identifier assigned to this vulnerability indicates that security researchers have documented and analyzed this specific flaw, making it more accessible to potential attackers who may employ automated scanning tools to identify systems running this vulnerable software version.
Organizations deploying the Online Blood Bank Management System 1.0 must implement immediate mitigations to protect their users and systems from exploitation. The primary remediation involves implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application, specifically targeting the Address/bloodgroup parameter in the /request.php file. This includes sanitizing all user inputs, implementing Content Security Policy headers, and ensuring that any data returned to users is properly escaped before display. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious requests, while conducting thorough penetration testing to identify additional vulnerable components within the system. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001: Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment, as attackers could leverage this XSS flaw to deliver malicious payloads through compromised web interfaces. Regular security updates and patches should be applied immediately, as this vulnerability represents a critical risk to healthcare data integrity and user security within medical management systems. Organizations should also consider implementing additional monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect potential exploitation attempts and maintain compliance with healthcare information security standards such as HIPAA requirements for protecting sensitive patient data.