CVE-2023-5791

Public Exploit
SourceCodester Sticky Notes App add-note.php cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Sticky Notes App 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file endpoint/add-note.php. The manipulation of the argument noteTitle/noteContent 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. The identifier VDB-243597 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

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

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.243597 third party advisory vdb entry permissions required technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.243597 signature third party advisory permissions required
https://github.com/Yp1oneer/cve_hub/blob/main/Sticky%20Notes%20App/Cross%20Site%20Scripting.pdf third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5791?
CVE-2023-5791 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5791?
To fix CVE-2023-5791, 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-2023-5791 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5791 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-2023-5791?
CVE-2023-5791 affects SourceCodester Sticky Notes App.
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