CVE-2023-3144 SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site manage_post.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 7 Jun 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attacker can inject malicious scripts via the title parameter in manage_post.php, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

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-2023-3144?

CVE-2023-3144 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 was found in SourceCodester Online Discussion Forum Site 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file admin\posts\manage_post.php. The manipulation of the argument title leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-231013 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3144?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Razormist Online Discussion Forum Site.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3144?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3144 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-2023-3144 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-3144 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4qrv-c52g-rjr6.