CVE-2023-6462 SourceCodester User Registration and Login System delete-user.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Attacker can inject malicious scripts via the user parameter in delete-user.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-2023-6462?

CVE-2023-6462 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester User Registration and Login System, published on 1 Dec 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, was found in SourceCodester User Registration and Login System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /endpoint/delete-user.php. The manipulation of the argument user 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-246612.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6462?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Remyandrade User Registration and Login System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6462?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6462 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-2023-6462 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6462 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p56w-mgwq-3w3q.

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