1000 Projects Bookstore Management System Add Book Page process_book_add.php cross site scripting

Successful exploitation of CVE-2025-1174 allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Bookstore Management System. This code can then be executed in the context of a user's browser when they visit a page containing the injected script. The impact ranges from simple defacement of the website to more serious consequences, such as stealing user session cookies, redirecting users to malicious websites, or even gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data stored within the application. The remote nature of the vulnerability means an attacker does not need to be on the same network as the server to exploit it, significantly expanding the potential attack surface. While the CVSS score is LOW, the ease of exploitation and potential for user data compromise warrants prompt remediation.

Organizations using the Bookstore Management System version 1.0, particularly those with publicly accessible instances, are at risk. Shared hosting environments where multiple users share the same server instance are also at increased risk, as a successful exploit could potentially impact other users on the same server.

• php: Examine the processbookadd.php file for unsanitized input handling of the 'Book Name' parameter. Look for instances where user input is directly outputted to the page without proper encoding.

// Example of vulnerable code
<?php
echo $_POST['book_name']; // Vulnerable to XSS
?>

• generic web: Monitor access logs for unusual requests targeting processbookadd.php with suspicious parameters in the 'Book Name' field. Look for patterns indicative of XSS payloads. • generic web: Check response headers for the presence of injected JavaScript code. Use browser developer tools to inspect the rendered HTML and identify any unexpected scripts.

1. 2025-02-11Disclosure

   disclosure

1. Reserviert2025-02-10
2. Veröffentlicht2025-02-11
3. EPSS aktualisiert2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-1174 is to upgrade the Bookstore Management System to version 1.0.1, which includes the necessary fix. If an immediate upgrade is not possible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on the 'Book Name' parameter within the processbookadd.php file. Specifically, sanitize user input to remove or escape any potentially malicious characters before displaying it on the page. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block XSS attacks can provide an additional layer of protection. Review and update any existing security policies to reflect this vulnerability and reinforce secure coding practices.