CVE-2024-22490 Cross-site Scripting in beetl-bbs
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the keyword parameter of the beetl-bbs forum software.
- 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-2024-22490?
CVE-2024-22490 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 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
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in beetl-bbs 2.0 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the /index keyword parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-22490?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.ibeetl:beetl. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
com.ibeetl:beetl Maven | All versions to 2.0.0 | None |
com.ibeetl:beetl Maven | All versions to 2.0.0 | None |
Products include Beetl-Bbs Project Beetl-Bbs.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22490?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-22490 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-2024-22490 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-22490 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v9wr-2xrg-v7w8.