CVE-2024-35621 formwork Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Markdown fields
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via XSS in the Formwork Edit function, requiring an upgrade to secure the application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-35621?
CVE-2024-35621 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 May 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Edit function of Formwork before 1.13.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Content field.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-35621?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including getformwork/formwork.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
getformwork/formwork Packagist | All versions | 1.13.0 |
getformwork/formwork Packagist | All versions | 1.13.0 |
How do I fix CVE-2024-35621?
Upgrade getformwork/formwork to 1.13.0 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-2024-35621 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-35621 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gx8m-f3mp-fg99.