Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Daily Calories Monitoring Tool
CVE-2024-8141

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Daily Calories Monitoring Tool
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 August 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A cross site scripting vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Daily Calories Monitoring Tool version 1.0, specifically in the /endpoint/add-calorie.php file. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the 'calorie_date' and 'calorie_name' parameters, leading to potential execution of malicious scripts in the context of a victim's session. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, making it crucial for users to apply fixes or mitigations to safeguard against possible exploitation. Public disclosure of this exploit raises awareness about the need for improved security measures in web applications.

Affected Version(s)

Daily Calories Monitoring Tool 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-2024-8141 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.275721
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.275721
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.396895
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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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