CVE-2024-8366 code-projects Pharmacy Management System Update My Profile Page index.php cross site scripting

Medium 6.9 Published 31 Aug 2024 Updated 3 Sep 2024

An attacker can inject malicious scripts into the profile update page, potentially stealing user data or hijacking sessions in the Pharmacy Management System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-8366?

CVE-2024-8366 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in code-projects Pharmacy Management System, published on 31 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Pharmacy Management System 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /index.php?id=userProfileEdit of the component Update My Profile Page. The manipulation of the argument fname/lname/email with the input <script>alert(1)</script> 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-2024-8366?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Code-Projects Pharmacy Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8366?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8366 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-2024-8366 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8366 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8xww-2gcw-hq2q.