CVE-2024-27731 Cross-site scripting in n/a
A remote attacker can obtain sensitive information via Cross Site Scripting in Friendica due to missing file type filtering in attachments.
- 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-2024-27731?
CVE-2024-27731 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 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 vulnerability in Friendica v.2023.12 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the lack of file type filtering in the file attachment parameter.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27731?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Friendica Friendica.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27731?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-27731 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-2024-27731 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-27731 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gv29-jxwh-r2gm.