CVE-2023-24769: XSS

Published Feb 17, 2023
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Updated

Changedetection.io before 0.40.2 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the main page. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the URL parameter under the "Add a new change detection watch" function.

Other sources

Changedetection.io before v0.40.1.1 was discovered to contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the main page. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the URL parameter under the "Add a new change detection watch" function.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
pip/changedetection.io<0.40.2
0.40.2
Changedetection Changedetection<0.40.1.1
Webtechnologies Changedetection<0.40.1.1

Event History

Feb 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 18, 2023
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:31 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·12:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24769?

CVE-2023-24769 is characterized as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which poses a significant security risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-24769?

To mitigate CVE-2023-24769, upgrade Changedetection.io to version 0.40.2 or higher.

3

What type of attacks can CVE-2023-24769 enable?

CVE-2023-24769 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially compromising user data and website integrity.

4

Which versions of Changedetection.io are vulnerable to CVE-2023-24769?

Changedetection.io versions prior to 0.40.2, including 0.40.1.1, are vulnerable to CVE-2023-24769.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2023-24769?

Exploiting CVE-2023-24769 can lead to session hijacking, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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