CVE-2024-32484: anki XSS — Exploit

Description

An reflected XSS vulnerability exists in the handling of invalid paths in the Flask server in Ankitects Anki 24.04. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to JavaScript code execution and result in an arbitrary file read. An attacker can share a malicious flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.4

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-80 CWE-80

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ankitects	anki	All

References

Exploits

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1995 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1995

Other References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1995

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-32484? +

An reflected XSS vulnerability exists in the handling of invalid paths in the Flask server in Ankitects Anki 24.04. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to JavaScript code execution and result in an arbitrary file read. An attacker can share a malicious flashcard to trigger this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-32484? +

CVE-2024-32484 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-32484? +

CVE-2024-32484 affects products from ankitects, specifically: anki. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-32484? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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