Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in DedeCMS Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2024-12180

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
DedeCMS
Status
Dedecms
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 December 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A significant vulnerability identified in DedeCMS 5.7.116 allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks due to improper handling of user input in the /member/article_add.php file. This security flaw enables attackers to manipulate the 'body' parameter, potentially compromising the integrity of the application and allowing the execution of malicious scripts in a user's browser. Given that the exploit can be executed remotely, it poses a serious risk to web applications using this version. It is crucial for website administrators to apply necessary patches or implement mitigations to safeguard against these attacks, especially as this vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and could be actively exploited.

Affected Version(s)

DedeCMS 5.7.116

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-12180 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.286902
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.286902
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.452969
third-party-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

Credit

jiashenghe (VulDB User)
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