CVE-2023-3005 SourceCodester Local Service Search Engine Management System POST Parameter cross site scripting
Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the area parameter in the admin panel, potentially stealing cookies 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-2023-3005?
CVE-2023-3005 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Local Service Search Engine Management System, published on 31 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, was found in SourceCodester Local Service Search Engine Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/ajax.php?action=save_area of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument area 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 identifier VDB-230349 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3005?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Local Service Search Engine Management System Project Local Service Search Engine Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3005?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3005 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-2023-3005 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-3005 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pjwf-43w7-45h8.