CVE-2024-12979 code-projects Job Recruitment _all_edits.php cn_update cross site scripting

Medium 6.9 Published 27 Dec 2024 Updated 27 Dec 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the cname parameter in the Job Recruitment application, potentially compromising user sessions.

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

What is CVE-2024-12979?

CVE-2024-12979 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in code-projects Job Recruitment, published on 27 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Job Recruitment 1.0 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function cn_update of the file /_parse/_all_edits.php. The manipulation of the argument cname 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-2024-12979?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Anisha Job Recruitment.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12979?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12979 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-2024-12979 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-12979 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h4j7-x8cq-c6wq.