CVE-2023-1743 SourceCodester Grade Point Average GPA Calculator index.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 30 Mar 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the page parameter in the GPA Calculator web application, 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-2023-1743?

CVE-2023-1743 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Grade Point Average GPA Calculator, published on 30 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 Grade Point Average GPA Calculator 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument page leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-224631.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1743?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Grade Point Average \(Gpa\) Calculator Project Grade Point Average \(Gpa\) Calculator.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1743?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1743 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-2023-1743 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1743 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gh53-8fgf-p2xc.