CVE-2023-6296

osCommerce Instant Message compare cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability was found in osCommerce 4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /catalog/compare of the component Instant Message Handler. The manipulation of the argument compare with the input 40dz4iq"><script>alert(1)</script>zohkx leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. VDB-246122 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: n/a osCommerce
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.246122 third party advisory vdb entry technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.246122 signature third party advisory permissions required
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175925/osCommerce-4-Cross-Site-Scripting.html third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6296?
CVE-2023-6296 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6296?
To fix CVE-2023-6296, 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-2023-6296 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6296 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-6296?
CVE-2023-6296 affects n/a osCommerce.
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