CVE-2024-6955 SourceCodester Record Management System sort2.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 21 Jul 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Attacker can inject malicious scripts via the qualification argument in sort2.php, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

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-2024-6955?

CVE-2024-6955 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Record Management System, published on 21 Jul 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 Record Management System 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file sort2.php. The manipulation of the argument qualification 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. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-272076.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6955?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jkev Record Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6955?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6955 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-2024-6955 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6955 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c63j-2hvr-7fh2.