CVE-2024-51379 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject malicious scripts into study descriptions, leading to admin account takeover and unauthorized actions when viewed.
- 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-2024-51379?
CVE-2024-51379 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Nov 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in JATOS v3.9.3. The vulnerability exists in the description component of the study section, where an attacker can inject JavaScript into the description field. This allows for the execution of malicious scripts when an admin views the description, potentially leading to account takeover and unauthorized actions.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-51379?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jatos Jatos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51379?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-51379 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-2024-51379 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-51379 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w9pr-cvj2-cxfc.