CVE-2024-51989: XSS (CVSS 7.1)

Description

Password Pusher is an open source application to communicate sensitive information over the web. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in the PasswordPusher application, affecting versions `v1.41.1` through and including `v.1.48.0`. The issue arises from an un-sanitized parameter which could allow attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into the application. Users who self-host and have the login system enabled are affected. Exploitation of this vulnerability could expose user data, access to user sessions or take unintended actions on behalf of users. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to convince a user to click a malicious account confirmation link. It is highly recommended to update to version `v1.48.1` or later to mitigate this risk. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. ### Solution Update to version `v1.48.1` or later where input sanitization has been applied to the account confirmation process. If updating is not immediately possible,

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

References

Other References

https://github.com/pglombardo/PasswordPusher/security/advisories/GHSA-5chg-cq29-gfqf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51989? +

Password Pusher is an open source application to communicate sensitive information over the web. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in the PasswordPusher application, affecting versions `v1.41.1` through and including `v.1.48.0`. The issue arises from an un-sanitized parameter which could allow attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into the application. Users who self-host and have the login system enabled are affected. Exploitation of this vulnerability could expose user data, access to user sessions or take unintended actions on behalf of users. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to convince a user to click a malicious account confirmation link. It is highly recommended to update to version `v1.48.1` or later to mitigate this risk. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. ### Solution Update to version `v1.48.1` or later where input sanitization has been applied to the account confirmation process. If updating is not immediately possible, It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-51989? +

CVE-2024-51989 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-51989? +

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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