CVE-2022-4279: oretnom23 human_resource_management_system Improper Neutralization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-4279 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Improper Neutralization vulnerability in oretnom23 human_resource_management_system. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 03-12-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /hrm/employeeview.php. The manipulation of the argument search leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-214776.

• CWE-707Improper NeutralizationThe product does not ensure or incorrectly ensures that structured messages or data are well-formed and that certain security properties are met before being read from an upstream component or sent to a downstream component.
• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.