CVE-2024-51093 Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Snipe-IT

High 8.7 Published Updated

Attackers can upload malicious XML files to execute JavaScript, leading to privilege escalation and super admin access in Snipe-IT.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-51093?

CVE-2024-51093 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Snipeitapp Snipe-It, published on 12 Nov 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Snipe-IT - v7.0.13 allows an attacker to upload a malicious XML file containing JavaScript code. This can lead to privilege escalation when the payload is executed, granting the attacker super admin permissions within the Snipe-IT system.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-51093?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including snipe/snipe-it. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
snipe/snipe-it PackagistAll versions to 7.0.13None
snipe/snipe-it PackagistAll versions to 7.0.13None

Products include Snipeitapp Snipe-It.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51093?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-51093 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-2024-51093 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-51093 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-hw9x-8m75-4vjq.

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