CVE-2023-42308 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the Subject Name and 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-2023-42308?

CVE-2023-42308 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 Manage Fastrack Subjects in Code-Projects Exam Form Submission 1.0 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the "Subject Name" and "Subject Code" Section.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42308?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Exam Form Submission.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42308?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42308 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-2023-42308 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-42308 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jqmg-p26g-933q.

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