CVE-2023-2671 SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System Contact Form cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 12 May 2023 Updated 22 Nov 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the contact form, potentially stealing user data or hijacking 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-2023-2671?

CVE-2023-2671 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Lost and Found Information System, published on 12 May 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 Lost and Found Information System 1.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file classes/Master.php?f=save_inquiry of the component Contact Form. The manipulation of the argument fullname/contact/message 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-228887.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2671?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Lost and Found Information System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2671?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2671 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-2023-2671 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2671 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v3v8-fj29-2jh7.