CVE-2023-42307 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 12 Mar 2024 Updated 20 Mar 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the Subject Name and Subject Code fields of the Exam Form Submission application.

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-2023-42307?

CVE-2023-42307 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Mar 2024. 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 Code-Projects Exam Form Submission 1.0 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via "Subject Name" and "Subject Code" section.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42307?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Exam Form Submission.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42307?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42307 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-2023-42307 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42307 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-28jj-97w4-wxm3.