Vulnerability identifier: #VU65396
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Simple e-Learning System
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: sourcecodester
Description
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the Bio parameter in the /vcs/claire_blake endpoint. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Simple e-Learning System: 1.0
External links
http://github.com/CyberThoth/CVE/blob/83c243538386cd0761025f85eb747eab7cae5c21/CVE/Simple%20e-Learning%20System/Cross%20Site%20Scripting(Stored)/POC.md
http://vuldb.com/?id.203779
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.