Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Task Progress Tracker 1.0
CVE-2024-8140

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Task Progress Tracker
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 August 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A cross-site scripting vulnerability affects SourceCodester's Task Progress Tracker version 1.0, specifically within an unknown functionality of the update-task.php file. By manipulating the task_name argument, an attacker may execute malicious scripts remotely. This could allow unauthorized actions or access to sensitive information. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, raising significant concerns for users of the affected product. It is crucial for organizations to assess their usage of this software and implement necessary security measures to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Task Progress Tracker 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-2024-8140 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.275720
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.275720
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.396892
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

jadu101 (VulDB User)
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