CVE-2025-45007 in Timetable Generator System
Summary
by MITRE • 04/30/2025
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in the profile.php file of PHPGurukul Timetable Generator System v1.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code via the adminname POST request parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/25/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-45007 represents a critical reflected cross-site scripting flaw within the PHPGurukul Timetable Generator System version 1.0. This security weakness resides in the profile.php file and specifically targets the adminname POST request parameter, creating a significant attack vector for malicious actors seeking to compromise user sessions and execute unauthorized code within the context of affected web applications. The vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, which is classified as a fundamental web application security weakness that has been consistently documented in the CWE database since its inception.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize or encode user input received through the adminname parameter in POST requests. When an attacker crafts a malicious payload and submits it through this parameter, the application reflects the input back to the user without adequate output encoding or validation. This reflection mechanism allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that executes within the victim's browser context, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious websites. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that it operates through a POST request parameter, making it less visible to simple URL monitoring and more difficult to detect through basic network traffic analysis.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform session manipulation attacks and potentially escalate privileges within the application. When an administrator or authorized user visits a page that reflects the malicious input, their browser executes the injected JavaScript code, which could include commands to steal session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or modify application behavior. This vulnerability particularly affects the timetable generator system's administrative interface, where the adminname parameter is likely used for user identification and access control purposes. The attack surface is further expanded by the fact that this vulnerability can be exploited remotely without requiring any authentication, making it a significant threat to system integrity and user data protection.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-45007 should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application's codebase. The most effective approach involves sanitizing all user-provided input, particularly parameters like adminname, before processing or reflecting them back to users. This includes implementing strict validation of input formats, employing proper HTML entity encoding for output, and utilizing Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution. The solution aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1566.001 for Phishing, as attackers could leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent access through session manipulation. Organizations should also implement proper application security testing including dynamic application security testing and input validation checks to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parameters. The fix should be implemented according to OWASP Top 10 security guidelines, particularly focusing on the prevention of XSS attacks through proper input sanitization and output encoding techniques. Regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to ensure that similar vulnerabilities do not exist in other parts of the application, as this represents a pattern of insecure coding practices that could affect other parameters or files within the system.