CVE-2024-5123 SourceCodester Event Registration System cross site scripting

Medium 6.9 Published 20 May 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the searchbar argument in the registrar module of the Event Registration System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-5123?

CVE-2024-5123 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Event Registration System, published on 20 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Event Registration System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /registrar/. The manipulation of the argument searchbar leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-265203.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5123?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Event Registration System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5123?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5123 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-2024-5123 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5123 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-29x5-88xm-c43q.