CVE-2024-2072 SourceCodester Flashcard Quiz App update-flashcard.php cross site scripting
Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the update-flashcard.php endpoint, potentially compromising user sessions or data.
- 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-2024-2072?
CVE-2024-2072 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Flashcard Quiz App, 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, was found in SourceCodester Flashcard Quiz App 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /endpoint/update-flashcard.php. The manipulation of the argument question/answer leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-255387.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-2072?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Remyandrade Flashcard Quiz App.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2072?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-2072 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-2024-2072 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-2072 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g37j-cvwp-4mgp.