CVE-2024-48662 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary code in AdGuard via a crafted payload targeting the fontMatrix component due to a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
- 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-2024-48662?
CVE-2024-48662 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2025. 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 AdGuard Application v.7.18.1 (4778) and before allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the fontMatrix component.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-48662?
How do I fix CVE-2024-48662?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-48662 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-2024-48662 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-48662 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h4fw-wmp3-pv59.