CVE-2023-1397 SourceCodester Online Student Management System profile.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 14 Mar 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attacker can inject malicious scripts via the adminname parameter in profile.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-2023-1397?

CVE-2023-1397 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Student Management System, published on 14 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 classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Online Student Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file profile.php. The manipulation of the argument adminname 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. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222984.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1397?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Student Management System Project Online Student Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1397?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1397 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-2023-1397 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1397 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2hx8-w2c3-vxv7.