CVE-2023-5581 SourceCodester Medicine Tracker System index.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 14 Oct 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the page parameter in index.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-2023-5581?

CVE-2023-5581 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Medicine Tracker System, published on 14 Oct 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 Medicine Tracker System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument page leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-242146 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5581?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Medicine Tracker System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5581?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5581 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-2023-5581 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5581 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jpqc-h7x6-fp66.