CVE-2024-51380: jatos XSS — Exploit

Description

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in the Properties Component of JATOS v3.9.3. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript into the properties section of a study, specifically within the UUID field. When an admin user accesses the study's properties, the injected script is executed in the admin's browser, which could lead to unauthorized actions, including account compromise and privilege escalation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
jatos	jatos	All

References

Exploits

https://hacking-notes.medium.com/cve-2024-51380-jatos-v3-9-3-stored-xss-properties-component-44aea338ee9c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51380? +

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in the Properties Component of JATOS v3.9.3. This flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript into the properties section of a study, specifically within the UUID field. When an admin user accesses the study's properties, the injected script is executed in the admin's browser, which could lead to unauthorized actions, including account compromise and privilege escalation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-51380? +

CVE-2024-51380 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-51380? +

CVE-2024-51380 affects products from jatos, specifically: jatos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-51380? +

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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