CVE-2023-5286

Public Exploit
SourceCodester Expense Tracker App Category add_category.php cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Expense Tracker App v1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file add_category.php of the component Category Handler. The manipulation of the argument category_name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-240914 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: SourceCodester Expense Tracker App
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.240914 third party advisory vdb entry technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.240914 signature third party advisory vdb entry permissions required
https://github.com/xcodeOn1/XSS-Stored-Expense-Tracker-App product exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5286?
CVE-2023-5286 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5286?
To fix CVE-2023-5286, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-5286 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5286 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5286?
CVE-2023-5286 affects SourceCodester Expense Tracker App.
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