CVE-2022-3503 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System 1.0 that leads to cross-site scripting due to the manipulation of the Supplier Name/Address/Contact person/Contact argument. This vulnerability has a low base severity score of 3.5.

Understanding CVE-2022-3503

This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Supplier Handler component of the SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System.

What is CVE-2022-3503?

CVE-2022-3503 is a security vulnerability in SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System 1.0 that allows attackers to execute remote cross-site scripting attacks by manipulating specific arguments.

The Impact of CVE-2022-3503

The impact of this vulnerability includes the potential for remote attackers to exploit cross-site scripting to compromise the confidentiality and integrity of user information.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-3503

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Supplier Handler component of SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System 1.0 allows for the remote execution of cross-site scripting attacks by manipulating certain arguments.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: SourceCodester Product: Purchase Order Management System Affected Version: 1.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attackers can initiate the attack by manipulating the Supplier Name/Address/Contact person/Contact argument to launch cross-site scripting attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2022-3503.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System to the latest version to eliminate the vulnerability.
Implement input validation to sanitize user input and prevent malicious scripting.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly conduct security audits and code reviews to detect vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and users on secure coding practices and the risks of cross-site scripting.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches released by SourceCodester and promptly apply them to secure your system.