Platform
php
Component
maid-hiring-management-system
Fixed in
1.0.1
CVE-2024-13018 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Maid Hiring Management System. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application, potentially leading to session hijacking or defacement. The vulnerability impacts versions 1.0 through 1.0 of the system, and a patch is available in version 1.0.1.
Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-13018 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a user's browser session. This can be leveraged to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, or modify the content of the application. The impact is particularly severe for administrative users, as they often have elevated privileges within the system. An attacker could potentially gain control of the entire Maid Hiring Management System instance by compromising an administrator's account. This vulnerability is similar to other XSS attacks where user input is not properly sanitized before being displayed on a web page.
CVE-2024-13018 was publicly disclosed on 2024-12-29. There are currently no known public proof-of-concept exploits available. The vulnerability's CVSS score of 2.4 indicates a low probability of exploitation, but the potential impact warrants prompt remediation. It is not listed on the CISA KEV catalog at the time of this writing.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.10% (27% percentile)
CISA SSVC
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-13018 is to upgrade to version 1.0.1 of the Maid Hiring Management System. If upgrading is not immediately possible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on the /admin/profile.php page to sanitize user-supplied data. Web application firewalls (WAFs) can also be configured to detect and block XSS attempts targeting this endpoint. Regularly review and update the application's security configuration to minimize the attack surface.
Update to a patched version of the maid hiring management system. If no version is available, sanitize user inputs, especially the 'name' parameter in the /admin/profile.php file, to prevent the injection of malicious code. Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks.
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CVE-2024-13018 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Maid Hiring Management System versions 1.0-1.0, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts via the /admin/profile.php file.
You are affected if you are using Maid Hiring Management System version 1.0 or 1.0. Upgrade to version 1.0.1 to mitigate the risk.
Upgrade to version 1.0.1. If immediate upgrade is not possible, implement input validation and output encoding on the /admin/profile.php page.
There are currently no confirmed reports of active exploitation, but the vulnerability's potential impact warrants prompt remediation.
Refer to the PHPGurukul website or relevant security mailing lists for the official advisory regarding CVE-2024-13018.
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