CVE-2024-55056 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.4 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the full name field in the certificate form, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2024-55056?

CVE-2024-55056 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Dec 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 identified in Phpgurukul Online Birth Certificate System 1.0 in /user/certificate-form.php via the full name field.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-55056?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgurukul Online Birth Certificate System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55056?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-55056 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-2024-55056 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-55056 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9r59-cc3r-2gm6.

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