CVE-2024-40111 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker can inject malicious JavaScript into the template body of Automad CMS, which executes in the browsers of visiting users.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-40111?
CVE-2024-40111 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Aug 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A persistent (stored) cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Automad 2.0.0-alpha.4. This vulnerability enables an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code into the template body. The injected code is stored within the flat file CMS and is executed in the browser of any user visiting the forum.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40111?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Automad Automad.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40111?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40111 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-2024-40111 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40111 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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