CVE-2024-40111 — MEDIUM (4.8)

Vulnerability Description

A persistent (stored) cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Automad 2.0.0-alpha.4. This vulnerability enables an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code into the template body. The injected code is stored within the flat file CMS and is executed in the browser of any user visiting the forum.

CVSS Score

4.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Automad	Automad	2.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10BVQKYo2H1-Nx3FOGteL2xww4lbZ3xlS/view?usp=shariExploit
https://github.com/w3bn00b3r/Stored-Cross-Site-Scripting-XSS---Automad-2.0.0-alpExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-40111?

CVE-2024-40111 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). A persistent (stored) cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Automad 2.0.0-alpha.4. This vulnerability enables an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code into the templat...

How severe is CVE-2024-40111?

CVE-2024-40111 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-40111?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Automad Automad.