CVE-2024-2071 SourceCodester FAQ Management System Update FAQ cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 1 Mar 2024 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the FAQ update feature, potentially compromising user sessions in the FAQ Management System.

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-2024-2071?

CVE-2024-2071 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, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester FAQ Management System 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Update FAQ. The manipulation of the argument Frequently Asked Question leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. VDB-255386 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2071?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Remyandrade Faq Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2071?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2071 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-2024-2071 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-2071 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x9cg-mcvj-x6x6.