CVE-2024-7686 SourceCodester Kortex Lite Advocate Office Management System register_case.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 12 Aug 2024 Updated 12 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via register_case.php parameters, potentially compromising user sessions and data in Kortex Lite Advocate Office Management System.

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-2024-7686?

CVE-2024-7686 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Kortex Lite Advocate Office Management System, published on 12 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Kortex Lite Advocate Office Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file register_case.php. The manipulation of the argument title/description/opposite_lawyer 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.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7686?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mayurik Advocate Office Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7686?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7686 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-2024-7686 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7686 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m96w-m23v-g6p2.