CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-40478: XSS

First published: Fri Aug 09 2024(Updated: )

A Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was found in "/admin/afeedback.php" in Kashipara Online Exam System v1.0, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "rname" and "email" parameter fields

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kashipara Online Exam System=1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-40478?

    CVE-2024-40478 has been classified as a medium severity Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-40478?

    To fix CVE-2024-40478, ensure proper input validation and output encoding for the 'rname' and 'email' parameters in the /admin/afeedback.php file.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2024-40478?

    CVE-2024-40478 affects Kashipara Online Exam System version 1.0.

  • What is Stored Cross Site Scripting as described in CVE-2024-40478?

    Stored Cross Site Scripting in CVE-2024-40478 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that are stored on the server and executed in the context of users who access the affected page.

  • Can CVE-2024-40478 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-40478 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations.

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