CVE-2023-7149 code-projects QR Code Generator cross site scripting
An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser via a crafted URL in the QR Code Generator application.
- 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-2023-7149?
CVE-2023-7149 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in code-projects QR Code Generator, published on 29 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 code-projects QR Code Generator 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /download.php?file=author.png. The manipulation of the argument file with the input "><iMg src=N onerror=alert(document.domain)> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-249153 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-7149?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Code-Projects Qr Code Generator.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7149?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-7149 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-2023-7149 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-7149 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5ghq-c5fg-3qg6.