CVE-2024-8140

Public Exploit
SourceCodester Task Progress Tracker update-task.php cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Task Progress Tracker 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file update-task.php. The manipulation of the argument task_name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: SourceCodester Task Progress Tracker
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.275720 vdb entry permissions required technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.275720 signature permissions required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.396892 third party advisory vdb entry exploit
https://github.com/jadu101/CVE/blob/main/SourceCodester_Task_Progress_Tracker_Update_Task_XSS.md patch exploit
https://www.sourcecodester.com/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8140?
CVE-2024-8140 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8140?
To fix CVE-2024-8140, 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-2024-8140 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-8140 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-2024-8140?
CVE-2024-8140 affects SourceCodester Task Progress Tracker.
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