CVE-2022-2811 SourceCodester Guest Management System myform.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 14 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the name parameter in myform.php, potentially compromising user sessions in SourceCodester Guest 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-2022-2811?

CVE-2022-2811 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Guest Management System, published on 14 Aug 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 has been found in SourceCodester Guest Management System. This affects an unknown part of the file myform.php. The manipulation of the argument name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-206397 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2811?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Guest Management System Project Guest Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2811?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2811 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-2022-2811 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2811 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pc8p-f8jw-v3vr.