CVE-2024-0499 SourceCodester House Rental Management System index.php cross site scripting

Low 2.4 Published 13 Jan 2024 Updated 14 Nov 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the page parameter in index.php, potentially compromising user sessions in the House Rental Management System.

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-2024-0499?

CVE-2024-0499 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester House Rental Management System, published on 13 Jan 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester House Rental Management System 1.0. 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 associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250607.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0499?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 House Rental Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0499?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0499 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-2024-0499 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-0499 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mqc7-v4fm-g5v8.