CVE-2024-8521: wavelog XSS — Exploit & Fix

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Wavelog up to 1.8.0. Affected is the function index of the file /qso of the component Live QSO. The manipulation of the argument manual leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.8.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as b31002cec6b71ab5f738881806bb546430ec692e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wavelog	wavelog	< 1.8.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/wavelog/wavelog/commit/b31002cec6b71ab5f738881806bb546430ec692e

Exploits

https://github.com/GithubUser843205/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2024-8521

Other References

https://github.com/wavelog/wavelog/pull/744 https://github.com/wavelog/wavelog/releases/tag/1.8.1 https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.276726 https://vuldb.com/?id.276726 https://vuldb.com/?submit.399819

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8521? +

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Wavelog up to 1.8.0. Affected is the function index of the file /qso of the component Live QSO. The manipulation of the argument manual leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.8.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as b31002cec6b71ab5f738881806bb546430ec692e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-8521? +

CVE-2024-8521 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8521? +

CVE-2024-8521 affects products from wavelog, specifically: wavelog. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8521? +

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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