ExploitCVE-2024-9810
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (CWE-79)
Summary
A vulnerability has been discovered in SourceCodester Record Management System version 1.0. The issue is located in the file sort2_user.php and involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS). This vulnerability allows for remote exploitation and has been publicly disclosed.
Impact
If exploited, this cross-site scripting vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This can lead to theft of sensitive information, such as session tokens or login credentials, manipulation of web content, or redirection of users to malicious websites. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium severity) indicates a moderate level of risk, with potential for low impact on both confidentiality and integrity, but no direct impact on availability.
Exploitation
One proof-of-concept exploit is available on github.com. There is no evidence of proof of exploitation at the moment.
Patch
As of now, there is no information provided about an available patch for this vulnerability in SourceCodester Record Management System 1.0. The security team should closely monitor for any updates or patches released by the vendor.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability: 1. Implement input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied input in the affected file (sort2_user.php) and throughout the application. 2. Use Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of scripts. 3. Apply the principle of least privilege to limit the potential impact of successful XSS attacks. 4. Consider using Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to help detect and block XSS attempts. 5. Regularly update and patch the SourceCodester Record Management System as soon as fixes become available. 6. Educate users about the risks of clicking on untrusted links or submitting sensitive information through the affected system. Given the public disclosure of the exploit, it is crucial to prioritize addressing this vulnerability to prevent potential attacks.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Timeline
Feedly found the first article mentioning CVE-2024-9810. See article
Feedly estimated the CVSS score as MEDIUM
NVD published the first details for CVE-2024-9810
A CVSS base score of 3.5 has been assigned.
EPSS Score was set to: 0.05% (Percentile: 16.4%)
A CVSS base score of 6.1 has been assigned.