CVE-2017-17828 : Security Advisory and Response

The Bus Booking Script is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through the datepicker parameter in the results.php file and the spemail parameter in the admin/new_master.php file.

Understanding CVE-2017-17828

Bus Booking Script has XSS via the results.php datepicker parameter or the admin/new_master.php spemail parameter.

What is CVE-2017-17828?

This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Bus Booking Script, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts through specific parameters.

The Impact of CVE-2017-17828

Attackers can inject and execute arbitrary scripts on the affected web application, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or further exploitation.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-17828

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from inadequate input validation in the datepicker and spemail parameters, enabling attackers to insert malicious scripts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Bus Booking Script
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the XSS vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the datepicker and spemail parameters, which are not properly sanitized by the application.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent script injection attacks.
Regularly monitor and audit the application for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct security training for developers to enhance awareness of secure coding practices.
Employ a web application firewall (WAF) to filter and block malicious traffic.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by the Bus Booking Script vendor to address the XSS vulnerability.