CVE-2024-7785 in Electronic Ticket System
Summary
by MITRE • 09/19/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ece Software Electronic Ticket System allows Reflected XSS, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).
This issue affects Electronic Ticket System: before 2024.08.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/04/2026
The CVE-2024-7785 vulnerability represents a critical security flaw in the Ece Software Electronic Ticket System where improper input neutralization during web page generation creates an avenue for reflected cross-site scripting attacks. This vulnerability specifically targets the system's handling of user-supplied data within web responses, allowing malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of a victim's browser session. The flaw manifests when the application fails to adequately sanitize or encode user input before incorporating it into dynamically generated web pages, creating a persistent vector for exploitation. The vulnerability affects all versions of the Electronic Ticket System prior to the 2024.08 release, indicating that organizations running older versions remain at significant risk of exploitation.
The technical implementation of this reflected XSS vulnerability occurs when user input parameters are directly echoed back into HTML responses without proper sanitization or output encoding. Attackers can craft malicious URLs containing script payloads that, when clicked by unsuspecting users, execute within the victim's browser context. This type of attack leverages the web application's trust in user input and the absence of proper input validation mechanisms. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and the ATT&CK framework categorizes this under T1059.007 for scripting languages, representing a common technique for establishing persistent access through client-side code execution. The reflected nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious script is not stored on the server but is instead reflected back to the user through the application's response, making it particularly dangerous for web applications that process user input directly in their responses.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-7785 extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking, as reflected XSS attacks can enable more sophisticated exploitation techniques. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to perform actions such as stealing user session cookies, redirecting users to malicious sites, defacing web pages, or even executing more complex attacks through browser-based exploits. The vulnerability particularly affects ticketing systems where users may have elevated privileges or access to sensitive information, potentially allowing attackers to escalate their privileges or access restricted areas of the application. Organizations running affected versions of the Electronic Ticket System face risks of data breaches, unauthorized access to customer information, and potential regulatory compliance violations. The vulnerability's presence in a ticketing system also raises concerns about the integrity of transactional data and user authentication mechanisms, as attackers could manipulate the application's behavior through script injection.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-7785 require immediate action including updating to the patched 2024.08 version of the Electronic Ticket System, which addresses the input sanitization issues. Organizations should implement comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms to prevent the injection of malicious scripts into web responses. The application should employ context-specific encoding for different output contexts such as HTML, JavaScript, and URL parameters to ensure that user input cannot be interpreted as executable code. Security headers including Content Security Policy should be implemented to add additional layers of protection against XSS attacks. Regular security testing including dynamic application security testing and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components. Additionally, implementing proper logging and monitoring mechanisms can help detect exploitation attempts and provide early warning of potential attacks targeting this vulnerability.