CVE-2023-41616 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers via a reflected XSS vulnerability in the Search Student function.

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

What is CVE-2023-41616?

CVE-2023-41616 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Search Student function of Student Management System v1.2.3 and before allows attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript in the context of a victim user's browser via a crafted payload.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41616?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Student Management System Project Student Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41616?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41616 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-2023-41616 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-41616 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x279-f5mr-q68w.

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