CVE-2024-0720 FactoMineR FactoInvestigate HTML Report Generator cross site scripting
Attackers can inject malicious scripts into HTML reports generated by FactoInvestigate, potentially executing code in the viewer's browser.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-0720?
CVE-2024-0720 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in FactoMineR FactoInvestigate, published on 19 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in FactoMineR FactoInvestigate up to 1.9. Affected is an unknown function of the component HTML Report Generator. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251544. 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-2024-0720?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Factominer Factoinvestigate.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0720?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0720 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-2024-0720 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-0720 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-95jr-7vvp-xrg6.