CVE-2024-1970 SourceCodester Online Learning System V2 index.php cross site scripting

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the page parameter in the Online Learning System V2 index.php file, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2024-1970?

CVE-2024-1970 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Learning System V2, published on 28 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 SourceCodester Online Learning System V2 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /index.php. The manipulation of the argument page 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. VDB-255126 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1970?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Online Learning System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1970?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-1970 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-2024-1970 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-1970 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wrgc-537x-7vf3.

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