What is CVE-2024-0262?

A vulnerability was found in Online Job Portal 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /Admin/News.php of the component Create News Page. The manipulation of the argument News with the input alert(0x00C57D) leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-249818 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2024-0262?

CVE-2024-0262 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-0262 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0262?

CVE-2024-0262 affects Projectworlds Online Job Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0262?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-0262 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0262 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16058.

When was CVE-2024-0262 published?

CVE-2024-0262 was published on 2024-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0262

CVE-2024-0262 is a low-severity vulnerability in Projectworlds Online Job Portal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
CVSS v2: 3.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16058
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Projectworlds Online Job Portal
Published: 2024-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Online Job Portal 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /Admin/News.php of the component Create News Page. The manipulation of the argument News with the input </title><scRipt>alert(0x00C57D)</scRipt> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-249818 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0262?: A vulnerability was found in Online Job Portal 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /Admin/News.php of the component Create News Page. The manipulation of the argument News with the input </title><scRipt>alert(0x00C57D)</scRipt> leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-249818 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-0262?: CVE-2024-0262 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-0262 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0262?: CVE-2024-0262 affects Projectworlds Online Job Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0262?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-0262 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0262 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16058.
When was CVE-2024-0262 published?: CVE-2024-0262 was published on 2024-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:projectworlds:online_job_portal:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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