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CVE-2024-5437 SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System save_category cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the category name field in the admin panel, potentially compromising user sessions or executing code.

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-2024-5437?

CVE-2024-5437 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System, published on 28 May 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function save_category of the file /admin/index.php?page=categories. 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. VDB-266442 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5437?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Online Bidding System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5437?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5437 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-2024-5437 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5437 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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