Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in DedeCMS SWF File Handler
CVE-2024-12181

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
DedeCMS
Status
Dedecms
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 December 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

CVE-2024-12181 is a critical vulnerability discovered in DedeCMS version 5.7.116, specifically affecting the SWF file handler component located at /member/uploads_add.php. This vulnerability allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, which can be initiated remotely through manipulation of the 'mediatype' argument. The exploitation of this vulnerability poses significant risks, as it can facilitate unauthorized execution of scripts in the context of the user’s browser. Given that details of this exploit have been publicly disclosed, organizations using DedeCMS should take immediate action to mitigate potential threats.

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-2024-12181 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.286903
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.286903
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.452983
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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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