CVE-2022-2579 SourceCodester Garage Management System createUser.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the userName parameter in createUser.php, potentially compromising user 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-2022-2579?

CVE-2022-2579 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Garage Management System, published on 29 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, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Garage Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /php_action/createUser.php. The manipulation of the argument userName with the input lala<img src="" onerror=alert(1)> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2579?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Garage Management System Project Garage Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2579 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-2022-2579 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2579 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xmfx-8h75-67pc.

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