CVE-2024-8172

Public Exploit
SourceCodester QR Code Attendance System delete-student.php cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester QR Code Attendance System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /endpoint/delete-student.php. The manipulation of the argument student/attendance leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated 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 0.15%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: SourceCodester QR Code Attendance System
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.275771 vdb entry permissions required technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.275771 signature permissions required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.397724 third party advisory vdb entry
https://github.com/jadu101/CVE/blob/main/SourceCodester_QR_Code_Attendance_System_delete_student_XSS.md third party advisory exploit related
https://github.com/jadu101/CVE/blob/main/SourceCodester_QR_Code_Attendance_System_delete_attendance_XSS.md broken link exploit
https://www.sourcecodester.com/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8172?
CVE-2024-8172 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8172?
To fix CVE-2024-8172, 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-2024-8172 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-8172 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-2024-8172?
CVE-2024-8172 affects SourceCodester QR Code Attendance System.
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