CVE-2023-52045 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 31 Oct 2024 Updated 1 Nov 2024

Attackers can inject persistent scripts via filename bypass in eLfinder, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious code execution.

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-2023-52045?

CVE-2023-52045 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2024. 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

Studio-42 eLfinder 2.1.62 contains a filename restriction bypass leading to a persistent Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52045?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Std42 Elfinder.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52045?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52045 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-2023-52045 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-52045 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mq5w-h63c-48mj.