CVE-2024-50837 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.4 Published 14 Nov 2024 Updated 14 Nov 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via stored XSS in the admin user interface, potentially compromising user accounts.

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-2024-50837?

CVE-2024-50837 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Nov 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 Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in /admin/admin_user.php in KASHIPARA E-learning Management System Project 1.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via the firstname and username parameters.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-50837?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lopalopa E-Learning Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50837?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-50837 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-2024-50837 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-50837 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-66x3-8mh8-p948.