CVE-2024-40074 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the short_name parameter in the Online ID Generator System, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-40074?
CVE-2024-40074 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Apr 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Sourcecodester Online ID Generator System 1.0 was discovered to contain Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via id_generator/classes/SystemSettings.php?f=update_settings, and the point of vulnerability is in the POST parameter 'short_name'.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40074?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oretnom23 Online Id Generator System.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40074?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40074 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-2024-40074 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40074 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pc48-gfjf-qv7q.