Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in SourceCodester Employee Management System 1.0
CVE-2024-9083

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Sourcecodester
Status
Employee Management System
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 September 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A significant cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the SourceCodester Employee Management System version 1.0. The vulnerability affects the /Admin/add-admin.php file, specifically through the manipulation of the 'txtfullname' argument. This weakness allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's web browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of the victim. The exploit can be executed remotely, making it imperative for users of this application to apply mitigations. Public disclosure of this vulnerability heightens the urgency for a timely response to protect against possible attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Employee Management 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.

CVE-2024-9083 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.278253
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.278253
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.411568
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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