CVE-2024-8137 SourceCodester Record Management System search_user.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 24 Aug 2024 Updated 26 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the search parameter in the Record Management 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-2024-8137?

CVE-2024-8137 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 has been found in SourceCodester Record Management System 1.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file search_user.php. The manipulation of the argument search leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8137?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jkev Record Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8137?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8137 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-2024-8137 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8137 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j2v8-96v9-794g.