CVE-2024-27626 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

Reflected XSS in Dotclear admin search allows attackers to execute scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking or admin account takeover.

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-2024-27626?

CVE-2024-27626 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Mar 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

A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Dotclear version 2.29. The flaw exists within the Search functionality of the Admin Panel.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27626?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dotclear Dotclear.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27626?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27626 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-2024-27626 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-27626 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f4hc-7j8c-cj6p, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-27626.

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