PHPGurukul Land Record System index.php cross site scripting

The XSS vulnerability in Land Record System allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the application. This code can then be executed in the context of a victim's browser when they visit a compromised page. Attackers could leverage this to steal sensitive information, such as user credentials or personal data stored within the application. Furthermore, an attacker could hijack user sessions, gaining unauthorized access to the Land Record System and potentially manipulating data or performing actions on behalf of legitimate users. The impact is amplified if the system handles sensitive land ownership records, as attackers could potentially alter or view confidential information.

Organizations and individuals using PHPGurukul Land Record System version 1.0 are at risk. This includes government agencies, land registry offices, and any entity relying on this system for land record management. Shared hosting environments where multiple users share the same server instance are particularly vulnerable, as a compromise of one user's account could potentially impact others.

• php: Examine /index.php for unsanitized usage of the 'searchdata' parameter. Look for patterns where user input is directly outputted to the page without proper encoding.

// Example of vulnerable code
<?php
echo $_GET['searchdata']; ?>

• generic web: Check access logs for unusual requests to /index.php with suspicious parameters in the 'searchdata' field. Look for patterns indicative of XSS payloads (e.g., <script> tags, event handlers). • generic web: Use curl to test the /index.php endpoint with a simple XSS payload (e.g., <script>alert('XSS')</script>). Observe the response for JavaScript execution.

1. 2024-12-31Disclosure

   disclosure

1. Reserviert2024-12-31
2. Veröffentlicht2024-12-31
3. EPSS aktualisiert2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-13074 is to upgrade to version 1.0.1 of the Land Record System. This version includes a fix for the XSS vulnerability. If upgrading immediately is not possible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on the 'searchdata' parameter in /index.php to sanitize user-supplied input. Web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block XSS payloads can also provide a temporary layer of protection. Regularly review and update input validation routines to prevent similar vulnerabilities from arising.