# GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx: Leantime allows Refelected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

> Attackers can inject malicious scripts via image uploads in Leantime, leading to session theft and unauthorized actions when victims view the files.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Any signed-in user
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** A user has to click or open something
- **Fix available:** Yes
- **Published:** 21 Feb 2025

## What is GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx?

GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in leantime/leantime, published on 21 Feb 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

### Official description

### Summary
The vulnerability in Leantime's "overdue" section allows attackers to upload malicious image files containing XSS payloads. When other users view these files, the scripts execute, enabling attackers to steal sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions. Improving input validation and output encoding in the file upload process can prevent this exploit. Accessing and enhancing the relevant source code modules is crucial for addressing this security flaw effectively.

### Impact
This XSS vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the Leantime application, compromising user data, session tokens, and potentially executing unauthorized actions on behalf of users. Exploitation could lead to account takeover, data theft, and unauthorized access to sensitive information, posing a significant risk to user privacy, data integrity, and system security.

## Which versions are affected by GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx?

2 open source packages ship an affected version, including leantime/leantime.


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `leantime/leantime` | Packagist | All versions | 3.3 |
| `leantime/leantime` | Packagist | All versions | 3.3 |

## How do I fix GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx?

Upgrade leantime/leantime to 3.3 or later.

## Is GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in leantime/leantime, published on 21 Feb 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- leantime/leantime (Packagist): affected all versions; fixed in 3.3
- leantime/leantime (Packagist): affected all versions; fixed in 3.3

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/GHSA-52xf-h226-pfgx/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.