CVE-2024-6370 LabVantage LIMS POST Request cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 27 Jun 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the bulletinbody parameter in LabVantage LIMS, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-6370?

CVE-2024-6370 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in LabVantage LIMS, published on 27 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in LabVantage LIMS 2017. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /labvantage/rc?command=file&file=WEB-OPAL/pagetypes/bulletins/sendbulletin.jsp of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument bulletinbody leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-269803.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6370?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Labvantage Laboratory Information Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6370?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6370 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-2024-6370 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6370 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rx9g-4r6p-jpgq.