CVE-2024-56998: XSS
Published Jan 21, 2025
·Updated
PHPGurukul Hospital Management System 4.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in /edit-profile.php via the parameter $address.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Phpgurukul Hospital Management System
Event History
Jan 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56998?
CVE-2024-56998 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data through Cross Site Scripting.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-56998?
To fix CVE-2024-56998, sanitize and validate the input from the $address parameter in the /edit-profile.php file to prevent XSS attacks.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-56998?
CVE-2024-56998 affects version 4.0 of the PHPGurukul Hospital Management System.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-56998?
CVE-2024-56998 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
What can attackers gain from exploiting CVE-2024-56998?
Exploiting CVE-2024-56998 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's session, potentially leading to data theft.