CVE-2023-1593 SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 23 Mar 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the description field in the Automatic Question Paper Generator System, 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-2023-1593?

CVE-2023-1593 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System, published on 23 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, has been found in SourceCodester Automatic Question Paper Generator System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file classes/Master.php?f=save_class. The manipulation of the argument description leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The identifier VDB-223661 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1593?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Automatic Question Paper Generator System Project Automatic Question Paper Generator System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1593?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1593 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-2023-1593 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1593 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f9pw-qfpr-85pv.