CVE-2022-2396 SourceCodester Simple e-Learning System claire_blake cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the Bio parameter in the Simple e-Learning System, potentially stealing cookies or hijacking sessions.
- 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-2022-2396?
CVE-2022-2396 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple e-Learning System, published on 14 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 e-Learning System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /vcs/claire_blake. The manipulation of the argument Bio with the input "><script>alert(document.cookie)</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-2022-2396?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simple E-Learning System Project Simple E-Learning System.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2396?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2396 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-2022-2396 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2396 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in SourceCodester Simple e-Learning System
- CVE-2022-40872 SQL injection in n/a
- CVE-2022-43319 Path traversal in n/a
- CVE-2022-2699 SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System claire_blake sql injection
- CVE-2022-2697 SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System comment_frame.php sql injection
- CVE-2022-2698 SourceCodester Simple E-Learning System search.php sql injection
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w67w-g276-pg72.