CVE-2024-7749 SourceCodester Accounts Manager App add-account.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 13 Aug 2024 Updated 14 Aug 2024

An attacker can inject malicious scripts via the account_name parameter in the Accounts Manager App, 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-2024-7749?

CVE-2024-7749 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Accounts Manager App, published on 13 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 Accounts Manager App 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /endpoint/add-account.php. The manipulation of the argument account_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.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7749?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Remyandrade Accounts Manager App.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7749?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7749 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-2024-7749 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7749 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c26r-3cqr-258c.