CVE-2024-3443 SourceCodester Prison Management System apply_leave.php cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 8 Apr 2024 Updated 21 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via date fields in the leave application form, 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-2024-3443?

CVE-2024-3443 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Prison Management System, published on 8 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 classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Prison Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /Employee/apply_leave.php. The manipulation of the argument txtstart_date/txtend_date leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-259696.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3443?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fast5 Prison Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3443?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3443 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-2024-3443 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3443 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-frjv-mxj9-42h2.