CVE-2024-40484 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via reflected XSS in the search parameter of the Old Age Home Management System.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-40484?

CVE-2024-40484 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in "/oahms/search.php" in PHPGurukul Old Age Home Management System v1.0, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the "searchdata" parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40484?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgurukul Old Age Home Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-40484?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40484 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-2024-40484 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40484 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8qcr-ggrf-g25w.

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