CVE-2022-4234 SourceCodester Canteen Management System brand.php builtin_echo cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 30 Nov 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the brand_name parameter in brand.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-2022-4234?

CVE-2022-4234 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Canteen Management System, published on 30 Nov 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 Canteen Management System. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function builtin_echo of the file youthappam/brand.php. The manipulation of the argument brand_name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-214595.

Weakness: CWE-707

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4234?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Canteen Management System Project Canteen Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4234?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4234 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-2022-4234 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4234 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f353-2q7w-48fm.