CVE-2024-13034: code-projects chat_system Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-13034 is a high (CVSS 7.6) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in code-projects chat_system. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

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

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in code-projects Chat System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/update_user.php. The manipulation of the argument name 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.

• 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.