CVE-2023-1359 SourceCodester Gadget Works Online Ordering System Add New User cross site scripting

Low 2.4 Published 12 Mar 2023 Updated 27 Feb 2025

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the username field in the Add New User function, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2023-1359?

CVE-2023-1359 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Gadget Works Online Ordering System, published on 12 Mar 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 has been found in SourceCodester Gadget Works Online Ordering System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /philosophy/admin/user/controller.php?action=add of the component Add New User. The manipulation of the argument U_NAME leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-222862 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1359?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gadget Works Online Ordering System Project Gadget Works Online Ordering System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1359?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1359 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-2023-1359 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-1359 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7gcx-83mm-qfhq.