CVE-2024-38959 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 9 Jul 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and access sensitive information via a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the string parameter of Academy LMS.

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-2024-38959?

CVE-2024-38959 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 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 Creativeitem Academy LMS Learning Management System v.6.8.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the string parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-38959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Creativeitem Academy Lms.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-38959 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-2024-38959 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-38959 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7h39-qpq9-f9q4.