CVE-2024-13019: code-projects chat_system Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-13019 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in code-projects chat_system. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 21.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 29-12-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 30-12-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in code-projects Chat System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/update_room.php of the component Chat Room Page. The manipulation of the argument name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely.

• 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.
• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.