code-projects Simple Cafe Ordering System add_to_cart cross site scripting

The XSS vulnerability in Simple Cafe Ordering System allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the application. This code can then be executed in the context of a user's browser when they visit a crafted URL. An attacker could leverage this to steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, or modify the content of the page. The remote nature of the exploit means that an attacker doesn't need to be on the same network as the server to exploit the vulnerability. The availability of a public proof-of-concept significantly increases the risk of exploitation.

Organizations utilizing Simple Cafe Ordering System version 1.0 are at risk. Shared hosting environments where multiple users share the same server instance are particularly vulnerable, as an attacker could potentially exploit the vulnerability through another user's session. Users who rely on the system for order processing and customer data are also at risk.

• php / web:

grep -r "product_name = $_GET['product_name']" /var/www/html/add_to_cart.php

• generic web:

curl -I http://your-simple-cafe-ordering-system/add_to_cart.php?product_name=<script>alert(1)</script>

1. 2025-11-15Disclosure

   disclosure

1. आरक्षित2025-11-14
2. प्रकाशित2025-11-15
3. संशोधित2025-11-17
4. EPSS अद्यतन2026-03-23

The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-13202 is to upgrade Simple Cafe Ordering System to version 1.0.1 or later. If upgrading is not immediately possible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on the productname parameter within the /addto_cart file. This can help prevent malicious scripts from being injected. Web application firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block XSS payloads can also provide a temporary layer of protection. Regularly review and sanitize user input to minimize the risk of XSS vulnerabilities.