CVE-2023-36939 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload in the search booking field of Hostel Management System.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-36939?

CVE-2023-36939 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Hostel Management System v2.1 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the search booking field.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36939?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgurukul Hostel Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36939?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36939 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-2023-36939 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36939 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fwpj-frr9-2r36.

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