PHPGurukul Land Record System edit-propertytype.php cross site scripting

Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-13076 allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Land Record System's web interface. This can lead to various malicious outcomes, including session hijacking, phishing attacks, and defacement of the application. An attacker could steal user credentials, redirect users to malicious websites, or even gain control of the administrative interface. The impact is particularly severe if the Land Record System is used to store sensitive information or manage critical processes, as an attacker could potentially manipulate data or disrupt operations. The remote nature of the vulnerability means it can be exploited from anywhere with network access to the system.

Organizations utilizing PHPGurukul Land Record System version 1.0 are at risk, particularly those with publicly accessible administrative interfaces. Shared hosting environments where multiple users share the same server instance are also at increased risk, as a compromised user account could be used to exploit the vulnerability and potentially impact other users on the same server.

• php: Examine the /admin/edit-propertytype.php file for unsanitized input handling of the 'Property Type' parameter. Search for instances where user input is directly outputted to the page without proper encoding.

grep -r 'Property Type' /var/www/html/admin/edit-propertytype.php

• generic web: Monitor access logs for requests to /admin/edit-propertytype.php with unusual or suspicious values in the 'Property Type' parameter. Look for patterns indicative of XSS payloads.

 grep 'Property Type=[^a-zA-Z0-9_]' /var/log/apache2/access.log

1. 2024-12-31Disclosure

   disclosure

1. Gereserveerd2024-12-31
2. Gepubliceerd2024-12-31
3. Gewijzigd2025-01-02
4. EPSS bijgewerkt2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-13076 is to upgrade to version 1.0.1 of PHPGurukul Land Record System. If upgrading immediately is not feasible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on the Property Type field in /admin/edit-propertytype.php to sanitize user-supplied data. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block XSS payloads targeting this specific endpoint could provide an additional layer of defense. Regularly review and update the application's codebase to address potential vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to secure coding practices. After upgrade, confirm by attempting to edit a property type and verifying that no malicious scripts are executed.