CVE-2023-2740 SourceCodester Guest Management System GET Parameter dateTest.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 16 May 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the name parameter in dateTest.php, 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-2023-2740?

CVE-2023-2740 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Guest Management System, published on 16 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, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Guest Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file dateTest.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-229160.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2740?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Guest Management System Project Guest Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2740?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2740 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-2023-2740 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2740 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6r6h-mm5m-79fc.