CVE-2024-2072

Name: CVE-2024-2072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-01T17:15:07.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-2072 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Flashcard Quiz App 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /endpoint/update-flashcard.php. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Flashcard Quiz App 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /endpoint/update-flashcard.php. The manipulation of the argument question/answer leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-255387.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Remyandrade	Flashcard Quiz App	1.0

References

https://github.com/smurf-reigz/security/blob/main/proof-of-concepts/SOURCECODESTER%20%5BFlashcard%20Quiz%20App%20Using%20PHP%20and%20MySQL%5D%20XSS%20on%20update-flashcard.php.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.255387Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.255387Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/smurf-reigz/security/blob/main/proof-of-concepts/SOURCECODESTER%20%5BFlashcard%20Quiz%20App%20Using%20PHP%20and%20MySQL%5D%20XSS%20on%20update-flashcard.php.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.255387Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.255387Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2072?

How severe is CVE-2024-2072?

CVE-2024-2072 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2072?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST