CVE-2024-50849 Cross-site scripting in n/a
A remote authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript via stored XSS in the Rules functionality of WorldServer.
- 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-2024-50849?
CVE-2024-50849 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "Rules" functionality of WorldServer v11.8.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-50849?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rws Worldserver.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50849?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-50849 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-2024-50849 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-50849 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6pq4-p6m9-6r69.