CVE-2024-7368 SourceCodester Simple Realtime Quiz System ajax.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 1 Aug 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the title parameter in the quiz system, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2024-7368?

CVE-2024-7368 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Simple Realtime Quiz System, published on 1 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Simple Realtime Quiz System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /ajax.php?action=save_quiz. The manipulation of the argument title leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-273352.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7368?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oretnom23 Simple Realtime Quiz System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7368?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7368 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-2024-7368 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7368 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-phwc-7hvm-qv33.