CVE-2023-2397 SourceCodester Simple Mobile Comparison Website cross site scripting

Low 2.4 Published 28 Apr 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Field Name parameter in the Master.php file, potentially compromising 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-2023-2397?

CVE-2023-2397 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Mobile Comparison Website, published on 28 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, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Simple Mobile Comparison Website 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file classes/Master.php?f=save_field. The manipulation of the argument Field Name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227675.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2397?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simple Mobile Comparison Website Project Simple Mobile Comparison Website.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2397?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2397 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-2023-2397 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2397 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5c33-qwmr-4c4r.