CVE-2024-5673 Cross-Site Scripting in PHP File Manager by Dulldusk
An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in an authenticated user's browser via the fm_current_dir parameter, potentially hijacking their session.
- 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-2024-5673?
CVE-2024-5673 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Dulldusk PHP File Manager, published on 6 Jun 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
Vulnerability in Dulldusk's PHP File Manager affecting version 1.7.8. This vulnerability consists of an XSS through the fm_current_dir parameter of index.php. An attacker could send a specially crafted JavaScript payload to an authenticated user and partially hijack their browser session.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5673?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dulldusk Phpfilemanager.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5673?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5673 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-2024-5673 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5673 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dulldusk PHP File Manager
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6889-wccr-m7x3.