CVE-2023-44812 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in mooSocial's login function using the admin_redirect_url parameter.

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-2023-44812?

CVE-2023-44812 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 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 mooSocial v.3.1.8 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the admin_redirect_url parameter of the user login function.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44812?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Moosocial Moosocial.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44812?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44812 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-2023-44812 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-44812 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4gqm-mfjj-vwrr.

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