Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in Daily Calories Monitoring Tool
CVE-2024-8142

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 (XSS) vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Daily Calories Monitoring Tool version 1.0 that affects the endpoint /endpoint/delete-calorie.php. Attackers can manipulate the calorie parameter to execute scripts in the context of the user's session. Given that the exploitation can be performed remotely, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to users of the application. It is essential for users and administrators to apply necessary precautions to mitigate these security risks.

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-2024-8142 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.275722
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.275722
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.396899
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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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