Vulnerability Description
Improper sanitization of the value of the [srcset] attribute in <source> HTML elements in AngularJS allows attackers to bypass common image source restrictions, which can also lead to a form of Content Spoofing https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Content_Spoofing . This issue affects all versions of AngularJS. Note: The AngularJS project is End-of-Life and will not receive any updates to address this issue. For more information see here https://docs.angularjs.org/misc/version-support-status .
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Angularjs | Angularjs | <= 1.8.3 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://codepen.io/herodevs/full/bGPQgMp/8da9ce87e99403ee13a295c305ebfa0bExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.herodevs.com/vulnerability-directory/cve-2024-8373ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00005.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241122-0003/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8373?
CVE-2024-8373 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). Improper sanitization of the value of the [srcset] attribute in <source> HTML elements in AngularJS allows attackers to bypass common image source restrictions, which can also lead to a form of Conte...
How severe is CVE-2024-8373?
CVE-2024-8373 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-2024-8373?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Angularjs Angularjs, Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager.