Bangkok:A first-year student from Khon Kaen University, Mr. Thanapon Butsricha, has received recognition from NASA after discovering a significant vulnerability in the agency's XSS system.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Thanapon, who is enrolled in a cybersecurity program at the university, successfully identified a flaw that allowed attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. His responsible disclosure of this vulnerability to NASA's security team resulted in a letter of appreciation from the space agency's Office of Information Technology Executive, dated November 5, 2026.
The College of Computing at Khon Kaen University has congratulated Mr. Thanapon on his achievement, highlighting the importance of responsible vulnerability disclosure. This practice involves notifying the system owner directly and adhering to ethical guidelines without exploiting or publicly disclosing the vulnerability until it is resolved.
Mr. Thanapon expressed his pride in contributing to the security of a renowned organization like NASA, emphasizing the challenge of discovering unique vulnerabilities and the importance of submitting non-duplicate reports.