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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | While CVSS scoring data is unavailable, the practical risk profile is elevated due to multiple factors: reflected XSS without authentication barriers presents an attack vector accessible to any remote user; publicly available proof-of-concept code significantly reduces exploitation barriers; and the affected application (Sales and Inventory System) likely processes sensitive business data including supplier information and transaction records. However, reflected XSS typically requires social engineering (victim clicking a malicious link) rather than automated propagation. The absence of CVSS and EPSS data, combined with no CISA KEV confirmation, suggests this is a known vulnerability in a non-critical infrastructure product, yet the combination of public POC availability and low exploitation complexity warrants prompt remediation for organizations using this software. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker crafts a malicious URL embedding JavaScript payload in the 'limit' parameter (e.g., view_supplier.php?limit=<script>alert('XSS')</script>) and sends it to a logged-in user via phishing email or social engineering. When the user clicks the link, the application reflects the payload in the response without sanitization, causing the browser to execute the attacker's script in the user's session context. The attacker can then steal session tokens, redirect the user to a malicious site, or modify supplier records. Publicly available exploit code from GitHub lowers the technical barrier, enabling attackers without advanced security expertise to weaponize this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 30, 2026
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in SourceCodester Sales and Inventory System 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript or HTML through the 'limit' parameter in view_supplier.php due to insufficient input sanitization. The vulnerability is accessible without authentication via crafted URLs, and publicly available exploit code exists demonstrating the attack vector.
RemediationAI
Immediate remediation requires upgrading to a patched version of SourceCodester Sales and Inventory System if available from the vendor; however, no specific patched version number was identified in available data. As a primary mitigation, implement input validation and output encoding for the 'limit' parameter in view_supplier.php by using parameterized queries and HTML entity encoding (e.g., htmlspecialchars() in PHP) for all user-supplied input reflected in responses. Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict inline script execution. If the vendor has not released a patch, disable or restrict access to the inventory system until patching is confirmed, or apply Web Application Firewall rules to block requests with script payloads in the limit parameter. Reference: https://github.com/meifukun/Web-Security-PoCs/blob/main/Inventory-System/XSS-ViewSupplier-limit.md
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The vulnerability is a Reflected XSS (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation) affecting a PHP-based inventory management application. The view_supplier.php file processes the 'limit' parameter without proper encoding or validation, allowing attacker-controlled input to be reflected directly in HTTP responses. When a victim visits a malicious URL containing JavaScript payload in the limit parameter, the application executes the injected script in the victim's browser context, potentially compromising session cookies, credentials, or performing unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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2DescriptionCVE.org
A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in SourceCodester Sales and Inventory System 1.0. The vulnerability is located in the view_supplier.php file via the "limit" parameter. The application fails to sanitize the input, allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
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Attack Technique
Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.
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