CVE-2024-5437

Name: CVE-2024-5437
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-29T00:15:38.383+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-5437 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple Online Bidding System 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function save_category of the file /admin/index.php?page=categories. 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. VDB-266442 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

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

0.45%

35.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oretnom23	Simple Online Bidding System	1.0

References

https://github.com/pijiawei/CVE/blob/pijiawei-photo/SourceCodester%20Simple%20Online%20Bidding%20System%20XSS.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.266442Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.266442Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.345066Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/pijiawei/CVE/blob/pijiawei-photo/SourceCodester%20Simple%20Online%20Bidding%20System%20XSS.mdExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.266442Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.266442Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.345066Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5437?

How severe is CVE-2024-5437?

CVE-2024-5437 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5437?

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