CVE-2024-13209 Redaxo CMS Structure Management Page index.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.1 Published Updated

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via the Article Name field in Redaxo CMS structure management, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-13209?

CVE-2024-13209 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Redaxo CMS, published on 9 Jan 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Redaxo CMS 5.18.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file /index.php?page=structure&category_id=1&article_id=1&clang=1&function=edit_art&artstart=0 of the component Structure Management Page. The manipulation of the argument Article Name 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 vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-13209?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including redaxo/source. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
redaxo/source PackagistFrom 5.12.0-beta15.18.2
redaxo/source PackagistFrom 5.12.0-beta15.18.2

Products include Redaxo Redaxo.

How do I fix CVE-2024-13209?

Upgrade redaxo/source to 5.18.2 or later.

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-2024-13209 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-13209 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7wj8-856p-qc9m.

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