CVE-2024-4974 code-projects Simple Chat System register.php cross site scripting
An attacker can inject malicious scripts via the name parameter in the registration form of Simple Chat System, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-4974?
CVE-2024-4974 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in code-projects Simple Chat System, published on 16 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in code-projects Simple Chat System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /register.php. The manipulation of the argument name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-264540.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4974?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Code-Projects Simple Chat System.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4974 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-2024-4974 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-4974 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in code-projects Simple Chat System
Sources
Also known as GHSA-969g-hr92-7wvc.