CVE-2024-12000 code-projects Blood Bank System Setting updatesettings.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 30 Nov 2024 Updated 2 Dec 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the firstname parameter in the Blood Bank System settings, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-12000?

CVE-2024-12000 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in code-projects Blood Bank System, published on 30 Nov 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Blood Bank System 1.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /controllers/updatesettings.php of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation of the argument firstname leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.

Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12000?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Blood Bank System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12000?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12000 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-2024-12000 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-12000 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3gh7-9gp9-47r9.