CVE-2024-9188 Specially constructed queries cause cross platform scripting leaking administrator tokens

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can inject scripts via queries to steal administrator tokens, potentially leading to account takeover on Arista Edge Threat Management devices.

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-2024-9188?

CVE-2024-9188 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Arista Edge Threat Management, published on 10 Jan 2025. 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

Specially constructed queries cause cross platform scripting leaking administrator tokens

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9188?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arista Ng Firewall.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9188?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9188 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-2024-9188 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-9188 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ccqw-9h3g-g45m.

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