CVE-2024-40492 Cross-site scripting in n/a
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the setname function of Heartbeat Chat.
- 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-2024-40492?
CVE-2024-40492 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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 Heartbeat Chat v.15.2.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the setname function.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40492?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Heartbeat Heartbeat.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40492?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-40492 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-2024-40492 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-40492 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4gj9-5wvj-w32p.