CVE-2024-11971 Guizhou Xiaoma Technology jpress Avatar upload cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 28 Nov 2024 Updated 29 Nov 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via avatar uploads in jpress, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-11971?

CVE-2024-11971 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Guizhou Xiaoma Technology jpress, published on 28 Nov 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Guizhou Xiaoma Technology jpress 5.1.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /commons/attachment/upload of the component Avatar Handler. The manipulation of the argument files leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-434, CWE-94, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-11971?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jpress Jpress.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11971?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-11971 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-2024-11971 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-11971 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rcvr-m4pw-53h5.