CVE-2023-5791: remyandrade sticky_notes_app Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-5791 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in remyandrade sticky_notes_app. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 26-10-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 02-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Sticky Notes App 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file endpoint/add-note.php. The manipulation of the argument noteTitle/noteContent leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-243597 was assigned to this vulnerability.

• 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.