CVE-2022-2293 SourceCodester Simple Sales Management System create cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the customer_name field in the order creation page of the Simple Sales Management System.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-2293?

CVE-2022-2293 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Sales Management System, published on 12 Jul 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Simple Sales Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /ci_ssms/index.php/orders/create. The manipulation of the argument customer_name with the input <script>alert("XSS")</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2293?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple Sales Management System Project Simple Sales Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2293?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2293 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2022-2293 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2293 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8phj-3xc4-frq8.

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