Vulnerability Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache VCL in the User Lookup form. A user with sufficient rights to be able to view this part of the site can craft a URL or be tricked in to clicking a URL that will give a specified user elevated rights. This issue affects all versions of Apache VCL through 2.5.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.5.2, which fixes the issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Vcl | >= 2.1, < 2.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/bq5vs0hndt9cz9b6rpfr5on1nd4qrmyrIssue TrackingMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/24/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-53679?
CVE-2024-53679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache VCL in the User Lookup form. A user with sufficient rights to be able to view this part of ...
How severe is CVE-2024-53679?
CVE-2024-53679 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-53679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Vcl.