CVE-2023-3189 SourceCodester Online School Fees System POST Parameter branch.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 14 Jun 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the branch parameter in the Online School Fees System, 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-2023-3189?

CVE-2023-3189 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Online School Fees System, published on 14 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, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Online School Fees System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /paysystem/branch.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument branch 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-231501 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3189?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online School Fees System Project Online School Fees System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3189?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3189 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-2023-3189 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-3189 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c439-f4ww-m5rq.