CVE-2024-12181 DedeCMS SWF File uploads_add.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via the mediatype argument in DedeCMS SWF file uploads, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

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-2024-12181?

CVE-2024-12181 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Dedecms Dedecms, published on 4 Dec 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 DedeCMS 5.7.116. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /member/uploads_add.php of the component SWF File Handler. The manipulation of the argument mediatype 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-94, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12181?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dedecms Dedecms.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12181?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12181 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-2024-12181 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-12181 exists.

All Dedecms Dedecms vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xxqg-57h9-26v8.

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