CVE-2020-23831: XSS

Published Sep 1, 2020
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Updated

A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the index.php login-portal webpage of SourceCodester Stock Management System v1.0 allows remote attackers to harvest login credentials and session cookies when an unauthenticated victim clicks on a malicious URL and enters credentials.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Stock Management System Project Stock Management System=1.0

Event History

Sep 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:42 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-23831?

CVE-2020-23831 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to steal sensitive login credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-23831?

To fix CVE-2020-23831, ensure that proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms are implemented on the index.php login-portal webpage.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-23831?

CVE-2020-23831 specifically affects SourceCodester Stock Management System version 1.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2020-23831 enable?

CVE-2020-23831 enables reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks that can compromise user credentials.

5

How can I prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-23831?

To prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-23831, implement security measures such as Content Security Policy (CSP) and sanitize user inputs.

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