CVE-2024-4975 code-projects Simple Chat System Message cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 16 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts into the chat message handler, potentially compromising user sessions and data.

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-2024-4975?

CVE-2024-4975 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, has been found in code-projects Simple Chat System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Message Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-264539.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4975?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Simple Chat System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4975?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4975 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-2024-4975 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-4975 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xrc9-xx3q-8c6x.