CVE-2023-1687 SourceCodester Simple Task Allocation System cross site scripting
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Fullname field in the registration form of the Simple Task Allocation System.
- 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-2023-1687?
CVE-2023-1687 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Task Allocation System, published on 29 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 Simple Task Allocation System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file LoginRegistration.php?a=register_user. The manipulation of the argument Fullname leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224244.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1687?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Task Allocation System Project Task Allocation System.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1687?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1687 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-2023-1687 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1687 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j685-gggh-9f7v.