CVE-2023-40851 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in user registration fields of the Phpgurukul User Registration & Login system.
- 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-2023-40851?
CVE-2023-40851 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Oct 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
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Phpgurukul User Registration & Login and User Management System With admin panel 3.0 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via fname, lname, email, and contact fields of the user registration page.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40851?
It affects 1 product.
Products include User Registration \& Login and User Management System With Admin Panel Project User Registration \& Login and User Management System With Admin Panel.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40851?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40851 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-2023-40851 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40851 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g4j5-f2j8-q53j.