A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Garage Management System 1.0, specifically affecting the categoriesName parameter. Tracked as CVE-2022-41358, this flaw allows attackers to inject persistent malicious scripts into the system, which execute when the compromised category is viewed. The vulnerability was disclosed on April 16, 2025, and has been assigned a CVSS score of 5.4 (Medium severity). This article provides a technical breakdown of the issue, its implications, and recommended mitigation strategies.
Vulnerability Overview
The vulnerability exists in the /garage/php_action/createCategories.php endpoint, where user-supplied input via the categoriesName parameter is not properly sanitized before being stored in the database. This allows an attacker to submit crafted JavaScript payloads that persist and execute when the category is rendered in the application interface. The exploit was first documented by researcher ub3rsick on Exploit DB (ID: 52238) and affects the PHP/MySQL-based Garage Management System version 1.0 distributed by SourceCodester.
Technical Details
The attack vector requires no authentication, making it accessible to any user with access to the category creation functionality. A proof-of-concept HTTP request demonstrates the injection:
POST /garage/php_action/createCategories.php HTTP/1.1
Host: [target]
...
------WebKitFormBoundaryqKDsN4gmatTEEkhS
Content-Disposition: form-data; name="categoriesName"
<script>alert(1)</script>
Successful exploitation could lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious sites. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in multi-user environments where administrators might view compromised categories, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Related Vulnerabilities
Further investigation reveals this is not an isolated issue in the Garage Management System. OpenCVE records show related vulnerabilities including CVE-2022-2468 (SQL injection in /editbrand.php), CVE-2022-37184 (remote code execution via manage_website.php), and CVE-2022-36668 (additional stored XSS vectors). These systemic security issues suggest inadequate input validation throughout the application.
Mitigation Strategies
As no official patch is available from the vendor, organizations using this software should implement the following measures:
- Implement server-side input validation and output encoding for all user-controlled fields
- Apply Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate the impact of successful XSS attacks
- Monitor for suspicious category creations and implement web application firewalls (WAF) rules to block common XSS payloads
- Consider replacing the vulnerable software with more secure alternatives if possible
Conclusion
The Garage Management System 1.0 stored XSS vulnerability highlights the risks of relying on software with inadequate security controls. While the CVSS score suggests moderate impact, the persistence of the attack vector and potential for chained exploitation with other vulnerabilities in the system warrant serious attention. Organizations should prioritize input validation and output encoding in all web applications to prevent similar issues.
References
- CVE-2022-41358. (2025). National Vulnerability Database.
- Garage Management System 1.0 – Stored XSS. (2025). Exploit Database.
- Garage Management System. SourceCodester.
- KSEC Forum Discussion. (2025).
- ALLSAFE Advisory. (2025).
- GitHub PoC. (2025).
