CVE-2024-42330 JS - Internal strings in HTTP headers

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit improper string encoding in HTTP headers to access hidden object properties, potentially leading to information disclosure or security bypasses in Zabbix.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-42330?

CVE-2024-42330 is a critical vulnerability in Zabbix Zabbix, published on 27 Nov 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The HttpRequest object allows to get the HTTP headers from the server's response after sending the request. The problem is that the returned strings are created directly from the data returned by the server and are not correctly encoded for JavaScript. This allows to create internal strings that can be used to access hidden properties of objects.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42330?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zabbix Zabbix.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42330?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-42330 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-42330 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Zabbix Zabbix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-42330, GHSA-q4wv-f3rp-mjgr, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-42330.

Is CVE-2024-42330 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free