CVE-2024-8136 SourceCodester Record Management System sort1_user.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 24 Aug 2024 Updated 26 Aug 2024

Attacker can inject malicious scripts via the position argument in sort1_user.php, 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-2024-8136?

CVE-2024-8136 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Record Management System, published on 24 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 Record Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file sort1_user.php. The manipulation of the argument position 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-2024-8136?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jkev Record Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8136?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8136 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-2024-8136 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8136 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2cjv-x29w-r6rm.