CVE-2024-51380 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject malicious scripts into study properties, leading to admin account compromise and privilege escalation 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-2024-51380?
CVE-2024-51380 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 the Properties Component of JATOS v3.9.3. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript into the properties section of a study, specifically within the UUID field. When an admin user accesses the study's properties, the injected script is executed in the admin's browser, which could lead to unauthorized actions, including account compromise and privilege escalation.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-51380?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jatos Jatos.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51380?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-51380 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-2024-51380 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-51380 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qvc8-jp6r-8639.