CVE-2023-2153 SourceCodester Complaint Management System POST Parameter editable_ajax.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 18 Apr 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the value parameter in editable_ajax.php, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

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-2023-2153?

CVE-2023-2153 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Complaint Management System, published on 18 Apr 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 was found in SourceCodester Complaint Management System 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file admin/assets/plugins/DataTables/examples/examples_support/editable_ajax.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument value with the input 1><script>alert(666)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-226274 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2153?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Complaint Management System Project Complaint Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2153?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2153 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-2023-2153 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2153 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q7p4-2g5v-f3fx.