CVE-2024-9291 kalvinGit kvf-admin XML File cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 27 Sep 2024 Updated 30 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the upfile argument in the XML file handler, 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-2024-9291?

CVE-2024-9291 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in kalvinGit kvf-admin, published on 27 Sep 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in kalvinGit kvf-admin up to f12a94dc1ebb7d1c51ee978a85e4c7ed75c620ff. Affected is an unknown function of the file /ueditor/upload?configPath=ueditor/config.json&action=uploadfile of the component XML File Handler. The manipulation of the argument upfile leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The GitHub repository of the project did not receive an update for more than two years.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9291?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kvf-Admin Project Kvf-Admin.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9291?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9291 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-2024-9291 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-9291 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qfqv-x56x-5p3g.