Plataforma
php
Componente
zero-day
Corrigido em
1.0.1
CVE-2024-11678 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting CodeAstro Hospital Management System versions 1.0 through 1.0. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the system, potentially compromising patient data and system integrity. A patch is available in version 1.0.1, addressing this security concern.
The XSS vulnerability in CodeAstro Hospital Management System allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the application. This can be achieved by manipulating parameters within the patient registration process, specifically the patfname, patailment, patlname, patage, patdob, patnumber, patphone, pattype, and pat_addr fields. Successful exploitation could lead to session hijacking, redirection to malicious websites, or the theft of sensitive information displayed within the application. The impact is amplified if the system handles Protected Health Information (PHI), potentially violating HIPAA regulations. Given the sensitive nature of healthcare data, this vulnerability poses a significant risk.
This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the likelihood of exploitation. While the CVSS score is LOW, the potential impact on sensitive healthcare data warrants immediate attention. No known KEV listing or active exploitation campaigns have been reported as of the publication date. Public proof-of-concept exploits are likely to emerge given the vulnerability's disclosure.
Healthcare providers and organizations utilizing CodeAstro Hospital Management System, particularly those with legacy configurations or limited security expertise, are at significant risk. Shared hosting environments where multiple applications share the same server resources are also vulnerable, as a compromise of one application could potentially impact others.
• php: Examine the /backend/doc/hisdocregisterpatient.php file for inadequate input sanitization. Search for instances where user-supplied data (patfname, pat_ailment, etc.) is directly outputted to the HTML without proper encoding.
// Example of vulnerable code (DO NOT USE)
<p>Patient Name: <?php echo $_POST['pat_fname']; ?></p>• generic web: Monitor access logs for unusual requests to /backend/doc/hisdocregister_patient.php containing suspicious characters or patterns commonly associated with XSS payloads (e.g., <script>, javascript:, onerror=).
grep -i '<script' /var/log/apache2/access.log• generic web: Check response headers for the presence of X-XSS-Protection or Content-Security-Policy headers. Absence of these headers indicates a lack of basic XSS protection.
curl -I https://your-hospital-management-system.com/backend/doc/his_doc_register_patient.php | grep -i 'X-XSS-Protection'
curl -I https://your-hospital-management-system.com/backend/doc/his_doc_register_patient.php | grep -i 'Content-Security-Policy'disclosure
patch
Status do Exploit
EPSS
0.10% (percentil 27%)
CISA SSVC
Vetor CVSS
The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-11678 is to immediately upgrade to CodeAstro Hospital Management System version 1.0.1 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data within the patient registration module. Consider using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) with XSS filtering rules to block malicious requests. Regularly review and update the application's security configuration to minimize the attack surface. After upgrading, confirm the vulnerability is resolved by attempting to inject a simple XSS payload (e.g., <script>alert(1)</script>) into the patient registration fields and verifying that the script does not execute.
Actualizar a una versión parcheada del sistema de gestión hospitalaria. Si no hay una versión parcheada disponible, sanitizar las entradas de los parámetros pat_fname, pat_ailment, pat_lname, pat_age, pat_dob, pat_number, pat_phone, pat_type y pat_addr en el archivo his_doc_register_patient.php para prevenir ataques XSS.
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CVE-2024-11678 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CodeAstro Hospital Management System versions 1.0–1.0, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts via patient registration fields.
If you are using CodeAstro Hospital Management System version 1.0, you are affected by this vulnerability. Upgrade to version 1.0.1 to mitigate the risk.
The recommended fix is to upgrade to CodeAstro Hospital Management System version 1.0.1 or later. Implement input validation and output encoding as a temporary workaround.
While no active exploitation campaigns have been confirmed, the vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the likelihood of exploitation.
Refer to the CodeAstro website or their official security advisory channels for the latest information and updates regarding CVE-2024-11678.
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