Platform
php
Component
simple-image-stack-website
Opgelost in
1.0.1
CVE-2023-6896 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability identified in SourceCodester Simple Image Stack Website versions 1.0. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application, potentially compromising user sessions and data. The vulnerability is triggered by manipulating the 'search' parameter and can be exploited remotely. A patch is available in version 1.0.1.
Successful exploitation of CVE-2023-6896 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of a victim's browser session. This can lead to a variety of malicious actions, including stealing session cookies, redirecting users to phishing sites, or defacing the website. The impact is particularly severe if the website handles sensitive user data, as an attacker could potentially gain access to this information. The vulnerability's remote accessibility significantly expands the potential attack surface.
This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and a proof-of-concept may be available. The CVSS score is LOW, suggesting the exploit may require specific conditions or user interaction. No active exploitation campaigns have been publicly reported at the time of writing. The vulnerability was published on 2023-12-17.
This vulnerability primarily affects users who are running Simple Image Stack Website version 1.0 and have not yet upgraded. Shared hosting environments that utilize this software are particularly at risk, as a compromise of one website could potentially impact others on the same server.
• wordpress / composer / npm:
grep -r "sy2ap%22%3e%3cscript%3ealert(1)%3c%2fscript%3etkxh1" /var/www/html/simple-image-stack-website/• generic web:
curl -I http://your-website.com/search?search=sy2ap%22%3e%3cscript%3ealert(1)%3c%2fscript%3etkxh1disclosure
patch
Exploit Status
EPSS
0.11% (29% percentiel)
CVSS-vector
The primary mitigation for CVE-2023-6896 is to upgrade to version 1.0.1 of Simple Image Stack Website. If upgrading immediately is not feasible, consider implementing input validation and output encoding on the 'search' parameter to sanitize user-supplied data. While a direct WAF rule is difficult to create without specific knowledge of the application's logic, a general rule blocking script injection attempts in the 'search' parameter could offer some protection. Thoroughly review and sanitize all user inputs to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.
Actualice Simple Image Stack Website a una versión parcheada o posterior. Si no hay una actualización disponible, revise y filtre las entradas del usuario, especialmente el parámetro 'search', para evitar la inyección de código JavaScript malicioso. Considere implementar una política de seguridad de contenido (CSP) para mitigar el riesgo de XSS.
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CVE-2023-6896 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Simple Image Stack Website versions 1.0, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts via the 'search' parameter.
You are affected if you are running Simple Image Stack Website version 1.0 and have not upgraded to version 1.0.1.
Upgrade to version 1.0.1 of Simple Image Stack Website. Implement input validation and output encoding as a temporary workaround.
No active exploitation campaigns have been publicly reported, but the vulnerability is publicly disclosed and a proof-of-concept may be available.
Refer to the vendor's website or security advisories for the latest information regarding CVE-2023-6896.
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