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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

CVE-2024-10199

Medium
5.1/10

Summary

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Pharmacy Management System 1.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /manage_medicine.php of the component Manage Medicines Page. The manipulation of the argument name/address/doctor_address/suppliers_name leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The initial researcher advisory mentions contradicting files to be affected.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • LOW
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • HIGH
  • NONE
  • NONE

CWE-79 - Cross Site Scripting

Cross-Site Scripting, commonly referred to as XSS, is the most dominant class of vulnerabilities. It allows an attacker to inject malicious code into a pregnable web application and victimize its users. The exploitation of such a weakness can cause severe issues such as account takeover, and sensitive data exfiltration. Because of the prevalence of XSS vulnerabilities and their high rate of exploitation, it has remained in the OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities for years.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published