CVE-2023-5286: SourceCodester Expense Tracker App Category add_category.php cross site scripting

Published Sep 29, 2023

Updated

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Expense Tracker App v1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file addcategory.php of the component Category Handler. The manipulation of the argument categoryname leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-240914 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component

oretnom23 Expense Tracker=1.0

Event History

Sep 29, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-5286.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5286?

The severity of CVE-2023-5286 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-5286?

SourceCodester Expense Tracker App v1 is affected by CVE-2023-5286.

What is the CWE classification of CVE-2023-5286?

CVE-2023-5286 is classified as CWE-79, which is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

How can I fix CVE-2023-5286?

To fix CVE-2023-5286, it is recommended to apply the latest patch or update provided by the vendor.