CVE-2024-10433: project worlds simple web-based chat application Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-10433 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in project worlds simple web-based chat application. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 36% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 28-10-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 28-10-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Project Worlds Simple Web-Based Chat Application 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /index.php. The manipulation of the argument Name/Comment 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 different parameters to be affected which do not correlate with the screenshots of a successful attack.

• 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.