CVE-2024-8653 Netcat CMS: multiple reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in netshop module

Medium 5.9 Published 19 Sep 2024 Updated 19 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in user browsers via reflected XSS in the netshop module of NetCat CMS.

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-2024-8653?

CVE-2024-8653 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in NetCat CMS, published on 19 Sep 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

A vulnerability in NetCat CMS allows an attacker to execute JavaScript code in a user's browser when they visit specific paths on the site. This issue affects NetCat CMS v. 6.4.0.24126.2 and possibly others.

Apply patch from vendor https://netcat.ru/ https://netcat.ru/] . Versions 6.4.0.24248 and on have the patch.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8653?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netcat Netcat Content Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8653?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8653 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-2024-8653 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8653 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pwh3-mj55-39cv.