CVE-2024-1266 CodeAstro University Management System Student Registration Form st_reg.php cross site scripting

Low 2.4 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Address field in the student registration form, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2024-1266?

CVE-2024-1266 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in CodeAstro University Management System, published on 7 Feb 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 classified as problematic was found in CodeAstro University Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /st_reg.php of the component Student Registration Form. The manipulation of the argument Address leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-253009 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1266?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Codeastro University Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1266?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-1266 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-2024-1266 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-1266 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9jg2-gggf-jv4g.

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