CVE-2023-0258 SourceCodester Online Food Ordering System Category List cross site scripting

Low 2.4 Published 12 Jan 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Category List handler, potentially executing code in victim browsers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-0258?

CVE-2023-0258 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Food Ordering System, published on 12 Jan 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Food Ordering System 2.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Category List Handler. The manipulation of the argument Reason with the input "><script>prompt(1)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. VDB-218186 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0258?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Online Food Ordering System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0258?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0258 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-2023-0258 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-0258 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8f85-82xx-w72x.