CVE-2023-7056 code-projects Faculty Management System subjects.php cross site scripting

Low 2.4 Published 22 Dec 2023 Updated 9 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Description/Units fields in the Faculty Management System admin panel.

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

What is CVE-2023-7056?

CVE-2023-7056 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in code-projects Faculty Management System, published on 22 Dec 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in code-projects Faculty Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/pages/subjects.php. The manipulation of the argument Description/Units leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-248743.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-7056?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Carmelogarcia Faculty Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7056?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-7056 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-2023-7056 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-7056 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmgc-2wmr-ch65.