CVE-2022-3014 SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the student_add argument in SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System, 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-2022-3014?

CVE-2022-3014 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System, published on 27 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 was found in SourceCodester Simple Task Managing System. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation of the argument student_add leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-207424.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3014?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple Task Managing System Project Simple Task Managing System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3014?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3014 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-2022-3014 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3014 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g6v2-w49j-5xwp.

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