CVE-2025-2354
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in VAM Virtual Airlines Manager 2.6.2 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the registry_id, plane_icao, or hub_id parameters in the /vam/index.php file. This cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability can be exploited remotely to steal session cookies, redirect users, or perform actions on their behalf. Organizations running VAM Virtual Airlines Manager 2.6.2 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- VAM Virtual Airlines Manager
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers steal administrator session cookies, gain full administrative access to the VAM system, and potentially compromise the entire virtual airline management platform.
Likely Case
Attackers steal user session cookies, impersonate legitimate users, and perform unauthorized actions within their privilege levels.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, the malicious scripts are neutralized before execution, preventing any impact.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details have been publicly disclosed, making weaponization straightforward for attackers with basic web security knowledge.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. The vendor has not responded to disclosure attempts. Consider implementing workarounds or migrating to alternative software.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation and Output Encoding
allImplement server-side validation and HTML encoding for all user inputs in the /vam/index.php file
Edit /vam/index.php to add htmlspecialchars() or similar encoding functions around vulnerable parameters
Web Application Firewall (WAF) Rules
allDeploy WAF rules to block XSS payloads targeting the vulnerable parameters
Configure WAF to block requests containing <script>, javascript:, or other XSS patterns in registry_id, plane_icao, hub_id parameters
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Isolate the VAM application in a segmented network zone with limited access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test by injecting a simple XSS payload like <script>alert('XSS')</script> into the registry_id, plane_icao, or hub_id parameters in /vam/index.phpCheck Version:
Check the VAM version in the application interface or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
After implementing workarounds, test the same XSS payloads to ensure they are properly encoded and do not execute📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /vam/index.php containing script tags or javascript: in query parameters
- Unusual parameter values in registry_id, plane_icao, or hub_id fields
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious payloads in URL parameters
- Multiple failed XSS attempts from single IP addresses
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND uri_path="/vam/index.php" AND (query_string="*<script>*" OR query_string="*javascript:*")