CVE-2024-12982: XSS in Blood Bank & Donor Management System

An attacker can exploit this XSS vulnerability by crafting a malicious URL containing a specially crafted Address parameter. When a user with sufficient privileges (likely an administrator) accesses this URL, the injected script will execute in their browser context. This could allow the attacker to steal session cookies, redirect the user to a phishing site, or deface the application's administrative interface. The potential impact extends to sensitive data stored within the Blood Bank & Donor Management System, including donor information and blood inventory details. While the CVSS score is LOW, the potential for privilege escalation within the administrative interface makes this a concerning vulnerability.

1. Reserved2024-12-26
2. Published2024-12-27
3. EPSS updated2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-12982 is to upgrade to version 2.4.1 of the Blood Bank & Donor Management System. This version includes a fix for the vulnerable parameter handling. If an immediate upgrade is not possible, consider implementing input validation and sanitization on the Address parameter within the /bbdms/admin/update-contactinfo.php file. Web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block XSS payloads can also provide a temporary layer of protection. After upgrading, confirm the vulnerability is resolved by attempting to inject a simple script (e.g., <script>alert('XSS')</script>) into the Address field and verifying that the script does not execute.