CVE-2023-46016 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 13 Nov 2023 Updated 3 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the search parameter of the Blood Bank web 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-2023-46016?

CVE-2023-46016 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Nov 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) in abs.php in Code-Projects Blood Bank 1.0 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the 'search' parameter in the application URL.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46016?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Blood Bank.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46016?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46016 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-2023-46016 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-46016 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w86m-2494-94vf.