CVE-2023-5694 CodeAstro Internet Banking System pages_system_settings.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 22 Oct 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

An attacker can inject malicious scripts into the system settings page, potentially compromising user sessions or data in the CodeAstro Internet Banking System.

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-2023-5694?

CVE-2023-5694 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in CodeAstro Internet Banking System, published on 22 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 was found in CodeAstro Internet Banking System 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file pages_system_settings.php. The manipulation of the argument sys_name with the input <ScRiPt >alert(991)</ScRiPt> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-243132.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5694?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Martmbithi Internet Banking System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5694?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5694 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-2023-5694 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5694 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8cgf-r9f6-hj56.