CVE-2024-42771 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stored XSS in the room name parameter of the Kashipara Hotel Management System.

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-2024-42771?

CVE-2024-42771 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Aug 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in " /admin/edit_room_controller.php" of the Kashipara Hotel Management System v1.0, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "room_name" parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42771?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jayesh Hotel Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42771?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42771 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-2024-42771 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42771 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-96g3-59vf-qvw4.

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