CVE-2024-55492 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 18 Dec 2024 Updated 18 Dec 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users via a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in Winmail Server.

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-2024-55492?

CVE-2024-55492 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Dec 2024. 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

Winmail Server 4.4 is vulnerable to f_user=%22%3E%3Csvg%20onload Cross Site Scripting (XSS).

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-55492?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Magicwinmail Winmail Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55492?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-55492 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-2024-55492 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-55492 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8q3p-665g-pf6p.