CVE-2024-4974

Name: CVE-2024-4974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-16T10:15:11.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4974 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in code-projects Simple Chat System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /register.php. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in code-projects Simple Chat System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /register.php. The manipulation of the argument name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-264540.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

CVSS 4.0

5.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Code-Projects	Simple Chat System	1.0

References

https://github.com/BurakSevben/CVEs/blob/main/Simple%20Chat%20App/Simple%20Chat%20App%20-%20Cross-Site-Scripting-1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.264540Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.264540Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.335205Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/BurakSevben/CVEs/blob/main/Simple%20Chat%20App/Simple%20Chat%20App%20-%20Cross-Site-Scripting-1.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.264540Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.264540Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.335205Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4974?

How severe is CVE-2024-4974?

CVE-2024-4974 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4974?

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Source: NVD / NIST