CVE-2022-2814 SourceCodester Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script login.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 15 Aug 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in victims' browsers via the msg parameter in login.php of the Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script.

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-2022-2814?

CVE-2022-2814 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script, published on 15 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 has been found in SourceCodester Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /mkshope/login.php. The manipulation of the argument msg leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-206401 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2814?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script Project Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2814?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2814 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-2022-2814 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2814 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jj55-r28f-x5pv.