Platform
php
Component
simple-student-attendance-system
Fixed in
1.0.1
A problematic cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in SourceCodester Simple Student Attendance System versions 1.0. This flaw resides in the processing of the index.php file, specifically through manipulation of the page argument. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts into the application, potentially compromising user data and session integrity. The vulnerability has been fixed in version 1.0.1.
The XSS vulnerability in Simple Student Attendance System allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the application's web pages. This can be exploited to steal user cookies, redirect users to malicious websites, or deface the application's appearance. An attacker could potentially gain access to sensitive user data, such as student records or attendance information. The impact is amplified if the application is used in a shared hosting environment, as the vulnerability could potentially affect other websites hosted on the same server. The ability to execute JavaScript within the context of the application grants a significant level of control to a successful attacker.
This vulnerability was publicly disclosed on 2023-12-08 and assigned the VDB identifier VDB-247253. The public nature of the disclosure, combined with the relatively simple exploitation technique, suggests a moderate risk of exploitation. No active exploitation campaigns have been publicly reported at the time of this writing, but the availability of the vulnerability details increases the likelihood of future attacks. It is not listed on the CISA KEV catalog.
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.10% (27% percentile)
CVSS Vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2023-6616 is to immediately upgrade to version 1.0.1 of Simple Student Attendance System. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on the page parameter in index.php to sanitize user-supplied data. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block XSS payloads can also provide a temporary layer of protection. Regularly review and update the application's code to prevent future vulnerabilities. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting to inject a simple JavaScript payload through the page parameter and verifying that it is properly sanitized.
Update to a patched version of the Simple Student Attendance System. If no version is available, sanitize the input of the 'page' parameter in the index.php file to prevent malicious code injection.
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CVE-2023-6616 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Simple Student Attendance System versions 1.0, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts via the 'page' parameter in index.php.
Yes, if you are using Simple Student Attendance System version 1.0, you are vulnerable to this XSS attack. Upgrade to version 1.0.1 to mitigate the risk.
The recommended fix is to upgrade to version 1.0.1. If immediate upgrade is not possible, implement input validation and output encoding on the 'page' parameter.
While no active exploitation campaigns have been publicly reported, the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and may be targeted by attackers.
Refer to the SourceCodester website or relevant security forums for the official advisory regarding CVE-2023-6616.
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