CVE-2023-5273 SourceCodester Best Courier Management System manage_parcel_status.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 29 Sep 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the id parameter in manage_parcel_status.php, potentially compromising user sessions.

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

What is CVE-2023-5273?

CVE-2023-5273 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Best Courier Management System, published on 29 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Best Courier Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file manage_parcel_status.php. The manipulation of the argument id leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-240886 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5273?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mayurik Best Courier Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5273?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5273 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-2023-5273 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-5273 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mf5g-9rr3-93fg.