CVE-2024-7901 Scada-LTS Message Scada cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 17 Aug 2024 Updated 19 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in Scada-LTS via the Message Handler, potentially compromising user sessions and data.

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-2024-7901?

CVE-2024-7901 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Scada-LTS, published on 17 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in Scada-LTS 2.7.8 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /Scada-LTS/app.shtm#/alarms/Scada of the component Message Handler. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: A fix is planned for the upcoming release at the end of September 2024.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7901?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Scada-Lts Scada-Lts.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7901?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7901 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-2024-7901 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-7901 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c8hq-rc43-979q.