CVE-2024-3365 SourceCodester Online Library System controller.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 6 Apr 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the user_name parameter in the admin controller, 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-2024-3365?

CVE-2024-3365 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Library System, published on 6 Apr 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 was found in SourceCodester Online Library System 1.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file admin/users/controller.php. The manipulation of the argument user_name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-259469 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3365?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Janobe Online Library System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3365?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3365 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-2024-3365 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3365 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9p2q-32cq-fp5c.