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

CVE-2024-9300

Medium
6.9/10

Summary

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Online Railway Reservation System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file contact_us.php of the component Message Us Form. The manipulation of the argument fullname/email/message leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • LOW
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • 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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  • Published