CVE-2024-42852 Cross-site scripting in n/a
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in the AcuToWeb server's index.php component.
- 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-2024-42852?
CVE-2024-42852 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Aug 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 AcuToWeb server v.10.5.0.7577C8b allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the index.php component.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-42852?
How do I fix CVE-2024-42852?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-42852 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-2024-42852 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-42852 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-44mp-qrwc-xm4x.