All major operating systems are susceptible. The server operating systems supported are Microsoft Windows, Apple MacOS, and Red Hat Linux. It is important to install the latest software updates to patch this security flaw. Shockwave Flash, Java, and Microsoft Active X are risky. Users are suggested to disable or accept only those components they really need.
What\s Fixed in SourceCodester Cashier Queuing System 1.0?
The previous version of SourceCodester Cashier Queuing System was vulnerable to a critical cross-site scripting issue. This version has been released to fix this issue.
Solution:
Upgrade to version 1.0.
What\s Fixed in previous version?
An attacker could inject malicious script codes into the Cashiers Tab section.
What’s new in version 1.0?
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SourceCodester Cashier Queuing System. Affected is an unknown function of the component Cashiers Tab. The manipulation of the argument Name leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-211188.
What operating systems does it affect?
An attacker could inject malicious script codes into the Cashiers Tab section.
Windows, Apple MacOS, and Red Hat Linux are susceptible to this attack.
What\s Fixed in SourceCodester Cash
Introduction to Security
Based on the research conducted by SourceCodester, it is important to note that there are multiple vulnerabilities in the old version of SourceCodester Cashier Queuing System. The current version, 1.0, has been released to fix these vulnerabilities. Since this update is not a mandatory upgrade and customers have already updated their software, customer satisfaction should be an important focus of any business.
VDB-211188: Cross Site Scripting
The previous version of SourceCodester Cashier Queuing System was vulnerable to a critical cross-site scripting issue. This version has been released to fix this issue.
Solution:
Upgrade to version 1.0.
What’s Fixed in SourceCodester Cash?
At the moment, the vulnerability is present in all major operating systems and affects Microsoft Windows, Apple MacOS, and Red Hat Linux. The SourceCodester Team has released a patch to fix this issue which is available here: https://sourcecodester.com/cashier-queueing-system-v1-0/
What’s Fixed in previous version?
An attacker could inject malicious script codes into the Cashiers Tab section.
Timeline
Published on: 10/18/2022 11:15:00 UTC
Last modified on: 10/19/2022 03:18:00 UTC