CVE-2023-1363 SourceCodester Computer Parts Sales and Inventory System Add User Account cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 13 Mar 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the username field in the Add User Account feature, 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-2023-1363?

CVE-2023-1363 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Computer Parts Sales and Inventory System, published on 13 Mar 2023. 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, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Computer Parts Sales and Inventory System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Add User Account. The manipulation of the argument username leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-222870 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1363?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Computer Parts Sales and Inventory System Project Computer Parts Sales and Inventory System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1363?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1363 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-2023-1363 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1363 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p8h7-hpjf-wvxq.