CVE-2022-3497 SourceCodester Human Resource Management System Master List cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 14 Oct 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via Master List fields in SourceCodester HRMS, 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-2022-3497?

CVE-2022-3497 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System, published on 14 Oct 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 was found in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Master List. The manipulation of the argument city/state/country/position leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. VDB-210786 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79, CWE-707

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3497?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Human Resource Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3497?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3497 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-2022-3497 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-3497 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jw99-6632-r82h.