CVE-2023-6774 CodeAstro POS and Inventory Management System register_account cross site scripting

Medium 4.3 Published 13 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

An attacker can inject malicious scripts via the Username field in the account registration page, potentially stealing cookies or hijacking sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-6774?

CVE-2023-6774 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in CodeAstro POS and Inventory Management System, published on 13 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in CodeAstro POS and Inventory Management System 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /accounts_con/register_account. The manipulation of the argument Username with the input <script>alert(document.cookie)</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-247910 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6774?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Codeastro Pos and Inventory Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6774?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6774 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-2023-6774 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6774 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f838-j5h9-68wg.