SourceCodester QR Code Bookmark System Vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting
CVE-2024-8152

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
25 August 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester QR Code Bookmark System version 1.0, specifically within the /endpoint/add-bookmark.php component handling parameter inputs. The issue arises when the system fails to properly sanitize input parameters such as name and url, allowing malicious users to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of an affected user's browser. As a result, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive user information and data manipulation.

Affected Version(s)

QR Code Bookmark System 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.

References

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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