CVE-2024-12892 code-projects Online Exam Mastering System sign.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the sign.php parameters, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution in the Online Exam Mastering System.

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-2024-12892?

CVE-2024-12892 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in code-projects Online Exam Mastering System, published on 22 Dec 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in code-projects Online Exam Mastering System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /sign.php?q=account.php. The manipulation of the argument name/gender/college leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12892?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Online Exam Mastering System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12892?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12892 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-2024-12892 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-12892 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jwxw-j5g6-8jj9.

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