CVE-2024-41242 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the error parameter in the student login page of the Responsive School Management System.

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-2024-41242?

CVE-2024-41242 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Aug 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 Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in /smsa/student_login.php in Kashipara Responsive School Management System v3.2.0, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "error" parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41242?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lopalopa Responsive School Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41242?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-41242 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-2024-41242 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-41242 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-474x-3vv5-5q3g.

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