Khon Kaen University Student Recognized by NASA for Cybersecurity Discovery
A first-year cybersecurity student from Khon Kaen University has received an official letter of appreciation from NASA for identifying a security vulnerability.
Thanaphon Butsricha, a first-year student in the Cybersecurity program at Khon Kaen University’s College of Computing, has been formally recognized by NASA for his contribution to the agency's digital security. Operating under the alias 'nullbyt3z,' the student identified a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability within NASA’s information systems. This type of flaw could potentially allow malicious actors to inject harmful scripts into web pages. Following his discovery, Thanaphon reported the issue through NASA’s Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP), a framework that encourages ethical hackers to report security flaws responsibly. In recognition of his efforts to protect the integrity and availability of NASA’s data, the agency’s Office of the Chief Information Officer issued an official letter of appreciation dated November 5, 2026. This achievement highlights the growing expertise in cybersecurity among Thai students on the global stage. For residents and travelers, this serves as a reminder of the importance of digital security awareness in an increasingly connected world. While the vulnerability has been addressed through responsible disclosure, the specific details regarding the scope of the affected systems remain internal to NASA’s security protocols. No further actions are required from the public.
