SourceCodester Simple Forum Website Vulnerability
CVE-2024-7929

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sourcecodester
Status
Simple Forum Website
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 August 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-7929?

A cross-site scripting vulnerability was identified in the SourceCodester Simple Forum Website 1.0. This issue is rooted in the file /registration.php, where inadequate input sanitization of the username argument can be exploited. Attackers have the potential to conduct remote attacks by injecting malicious scripts, which are executed in the context of users' browsers. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and may be leveraged in real-world attacks, compromising the security of sites running this application.

Affected Version(s)

Simple Forum Website 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-7929 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.275115
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.275115
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.392325
third-party-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

Credit

urayaha (VulDB User)
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CVE-2024-7929 : SourceCodester Simple Forum Website Vulnerability