CVE-2020-24917 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 30 Aug 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers by uploading a crafted filename, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-24917?

CVE-2020-24917 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

osTicket before 1.14.3 allows XSS via a crafted filename to DraftAjaxAPI::_uploadInlineImage() in include/ajax.draft.php.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24917?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Enhancesoft Osticket.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24917?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24917 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2020-24917 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24917 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f4h3-3557-hgpp.