CVE-2024-1700 keerti1924 PHP-MYSQL-User-Login-System signup.php cross site scripting

Medium 4.3 Published 21 Feb 2024 Updated 8 Aug 2024

An attacker can inject malicious scripts via the username field in the signup form, potentially stealing user sessions or executing code in victim browsers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-1700?

CVE-2024-1700 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in keerti1924 PHP-MYSQL-User-Login-System, published on 21 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in keerti1924 PHP-MYSQL-User-Login-System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /signup.php. The manipulation of the argument username with the input <script>alert("xss")</script> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-254388. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1700?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Keerti1924 Php Mysql User Signup Login System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1700?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-1700 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-2024-1700 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-1700 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6m3q-9vch-f5gh.