CVE-2024-0647 Sparksuite SimpleMDE iFrame cross site scripting
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the iFrame handler in Sparksuite SimpleMDE, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2024-0647?
CVE-2024-0647 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Sparksuite SimpleMDE, published on 17 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, which was classified as problematic, was found in Sparksuite SimpleMDE up to 1.11.2. This affects an unknown part of the component iFrame Handler. The manipulation 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 identifier VDB-251373 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0647?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sparksuite Simplemde.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0647?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0647 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-2024-0647 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-0647 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Sparksuite SimpleMDE
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qx87-ch68-vxx2.