CodeAstro Internet Banking System pages_reset_pwd.php cross site scripting

The XSS vulnerability in CodeAstro Internet Banking System allows an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the application. By manipulating the 'email' parameter in the pagesresetpwd.php file, an attacker can craft a malicious URL containing JavaScript payloads. When a user clicks on this crafted URL, the injected script executes within their browser context, with the privileges of the user. This could lead to the attacker stealing session cookies, redirecting the user to a phishing site, or modifying the content of the page. Given the sensitive nature of internet banking systems, successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to user accounts and financial data. The public disclosure of this vulnerability significantly increases the risk of exploitation.

Financial institutions and organizations utilizing CodeAstro Internet Banking System are at risk. Specifically, those running versions 1.0 through 1.0 are vulnerable. Shared hosting environments where multiple clients share the same server instance are also at increased risk, as a compromise of one client could potentially impact others.

• php: Examine the pagesresetpwd.php file for inadequate input validation on the email parameter. Search for instances where user-supplied data is directly outputted to the page without proper encoding. • generic web: Monitor access logs for requests to pagesresetpwd.php containing suspicious characters or patterns in the email parameter, such as <script> tags or event handlers. • generic web: Use a WAF to detect and block requests containing XSS payloads targeting the email parameter in pagesresetpwd.php.

1. 2023-10-22Disclosure

   disclosure

2. 2023-10-22Patch

   patch

1. आरक्षित2023-10-22
2. प्रकाशित2023-10-22
3. संशोधित2024-08-02
4. EPSS अद्यतन2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2023-5695 is to immediately upgrade CodeAstro Internet Banking System to version 1.0.1 or later, which contains the fix. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on the email parameter in pagesresetpwd.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 security policies to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.