CVE-2023-3143 SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site manage_post.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 7 Jun 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the content argument in manage_post.php, potentially compromising user sessions and data.

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-2023-3143?

CVE-2023-3143 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site, published on 7 Jun 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 classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file admin\posts\manage_post.php. The manipulation of the argument content leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-231012.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3143?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Razormist Online Discussion Forum Site.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3143?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3143 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-2023-3143 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-3143 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jw67-h578-772q.