CVE-2024-8867 Perfex CRM Parameter Clients.php cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the message parameter in Perfex CRM, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

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-2024-8867?

CVE-2024-8867 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Perfex CRM, published on 15 Sep 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Perfex CRM 3.1.6. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file application/controllers/Clients.php of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument message leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8867?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Perfexcrm Perfex Crm.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8867?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8867 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-2024-8867 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8867 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q6v4-gcc8-vrgw.

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