CVE-2024-50838 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 department management module of the KASHIPARA E-learning 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-2024-50838?

CVE-2024-50838 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/department.php in KASHIPARA E-learning Management System Project 1.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via the d and pi parameters.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-50838?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lopalopa E-Learning Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50838?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-50838 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-2024-50838 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-50838 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j986-qw5c-w3jw.