CVE-2023-5699 CodeAstro Internet Banking System pages_view_client.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 22 Oct 2023 Updated 12 Jun 2025

An attacker can inject malicious scripts via the acc_name parameter in CodeAstro Internet Banking System, 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-2023-5699?

CVE-2023-5699 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, which was classified as problematic, has been found in CodeAstro Internet Banking System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file pages_view_client.php. The manipulation of the argument acc_name with the input Johnnie Reyes'"()&%<zzz><ScRiPt >alert(5646)</ScRiPt> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-243137 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5699?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Martmbithi Internet Banking System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5699?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5699 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-2023-5699 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5699 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xq99-q5xg-8fq7.