CVE-2023-6616 SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System index.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 8 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the page parameter in index.php, potentially compromising user sessions or executing code.

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-2023-6616?

CVE-2023-6616 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System, published on 8 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 was found in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file index.php. The manipulation of the argument page 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-247253 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6616?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Student Attendance System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6616?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6616 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-2023-6616 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6616 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8v5w-3h96-3px9.