Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in PHPGurukul Hostel Management System
CVE-2020-25270

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
PHPgurukul
Status
Hostel Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The PHPGurukul Hostel Management System version 2.1 is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via various user-input fields, including Guardian Name, Guardian Relation, Guardian Contact Number, Address, and City. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive user information, thereby impacting the integrity and availability of the application.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-25270
Created by Ko-kn3t

References

https://phpgurukul.com
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https://github.com/Ko-kn3t/CVE-2020-25270
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159614/Hostel-Manage...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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