CVE-2023-5698 CodeAstro Internet Banking System pages_deposit_money.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the account_number parameter in the deposit page, 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-2023-5698?

CVE-2023-5698 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 classified as problematic was found in CodeAstro Internet Banking System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file pages_deposit_money.php. The manipulation of the argument account_number with the input 421873905--><ScRiPt%20>alert(9523)</ScRiPt><!-- leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-243136.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5698?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Martmbithi Internet Banking System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5698?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5698 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-2023-5698 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5698 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5mrw-cpfj-cjh6.

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