CVE-2024-2070 SourceCodester FAQ Management System add-faq.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 1 Mar 2024 Updated 22 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the question or answer fields in the FAQ Management System, potentially compromising user sessions.

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

What is CVE-2024-2070?

CVE-2024-2070 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester FAQ Management System, published on 1 Mar 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester FAQ Management System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /endpoint/add-faq.php. The manipulation of the argument question/answer 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-255385 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2070?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Remyandrade Faq Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2070?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2070 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-2024-2070 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-2070 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h9xp-28vg-jmpf.