CVE-2018-5077 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Online Ticket Booking is vulnerable to XSS through the admin/movieedit.php moviename parameter.

Understanding CVE-2018-5077

This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Online Ticket Booking.

What is CVE-2018-5077?

Online Ticket Booking's admin/movieedit.php moviename parameter is susceptible to XSS attacks, allowing malicious actors to execute scripts in a victim's browser.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5077

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, cookie theft, and potential account takeover.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5077

Online Ticket Booking's vulnerability details and impact.

Vulnerability Description

The admin/movieedit.php moviename parameter in Online Ticket Booking is vulnerable to XSS attacks, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the moviename parameter, which are then executed in the context of the victim's browser.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-5077.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement input validation and output encoding to prevent script injection.
Regularly monitor and audit web application logs for suspicious activities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Stay informed about security best practices and updates in web application security.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Online Ticket Booking to address the XSS vulnerability.