CVE-2024-0246 IceWarp Utility Download cross site scripting

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers via the Utility Download Handler in IceWarp, potentially stealing session data.

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-2024-0246?

CVE-2024-0246 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in IceWarp, published on 5 Jan 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

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IceWarp 12.0.2.1/12.0.3.1. This affects an unknown part of the file /install/ of the component Utility Download Handler. The manipulation of the argument lang with the input 1%27"()%26%25<zzz><ScRiPt>alert(document.domain)</ScRiPt> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249759. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0246?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Icewarp Icewarp.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0246?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0246 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-2024-0246 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-0246 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xpp4-g6wp-qmp7.

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