CVE-2025-7153 in Simple Hospital Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 07/08/2025
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in CodeAstro Simple Hospital Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /doctor.html of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument First Name/Last name/Address leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/30/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical cross site scripting flaw in the CodeAstro Simple Hospital Management System version 1.0, specifically within the doctor.html file's POST parameter handling mechanism. The vulnerability manifests when malicious input is submitted through the First Name, Last name, or Address fields, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes in the context of other users' browsers. This type of weakness falls under CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, which is a fundamental web application security issue that has been consistently identified as one of the most prevalent vulnerabilities in the OWASP Top Ten list.
The attack vector is particularly concerning as it operates through remote exploitation, meaning attackers can leverage this vulnerability without requiring physical access to the system or local network presence. The exploitation occurs when user input containing malicious scripts is processed by the server-side code and subsequently rendered back to other users' browsers without proper sanitization or encoding mechanisms. This creates a persistent threat where any user interacting with pages that display the compromised data becomes a potential victim of the XSS attack, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or further compromise of the system.
The operational impact extends beyond simple data corruption, as this vulnerability could enable attackers to manipulate patient records, access sensitive medical information, or even redirect users to malicious websites designed to harvest credentials or deploy additional malware. From an attacker's perspective, this represents a valuable entry point into a healthcare management system where patient confidentiality and data integrity are paramount. The vulnerability's disclosure status adds urgency to remediation efforts, as threat actors can now leverage publicly available exploit code to target organizations using this specific software version.
Effective mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The recommended approach includes sanitizing all user-supplied data before processing or rendering it within web pages, utilizing context-appropriate escaping for different output contexts such as HTML, JavaScript, and URL parameters. Implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide additional defense-in-depth measures by restricting script execution sources. Organizations should also consider implementing proper web application firewalls, conducting regular security code reviews, and ensuring all components are updated to the latest secure versions following principles outlined in NIST SP 800-53 and ISO/IEC 27001 frameworks for secure software development practices.