CVE-2023-2293 SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System cross site scripting

Low 2.4 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the description field in the Purchase Order Management System, potentially stealing cookies or hijacking user sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-2293?

CVE-2023-2293 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System, published on 25 Apr 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file classes/Master.php?f=save_item. The manipulation of the argument description with the input <script>alert(document.cookie)</script> 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-227463.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2293?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Purchase Order Management System Project Purchase Order Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2293?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2293 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-2023-2293 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2293 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mp4c-f3pc-94gm.

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