CVE-2024-21515: XSS

Published Jun 22, 2024
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Updated

This affects versions of the package opencart/opencart from 4.0.0.0. A reflected XSS issue was identified in the filename parameter of the admin tool/log route. An attacker could obtain a user's token by tricking the user to click on a maliciously crafted URL. The user is then prompted to login and redirected again upon authentication with the payload automatically executing. If the attacked user has admin privileges, this vulnerability could be used as the start of a chain of exploits like Zip Slip or arbitrary file write vulnerabilities in the admin functionality.

Notes:

1) This is only exploitable if the attacker knows the name or path of the admin directory. The name of the directory is "admin" by default but there is a pop-up in the dashboard warning users to rename it.

2) The fix for this vulnerability is incomplete. The redirect is removed so that it is not possible for an attacker to control the redirect post admin login anymore, but it is still possible to exploit this issue in admin if the user is authenticated as an admin already.

Affected Software

2 affected components
composer/opencart/opencart>=4.0.0.0
OpenCart opencart>=4.0.0.0

Event History

Jun 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21515?

CVE-2024-21515 is classified as a reflected XSS vulnerability impacting OpenCart versions starting from 4.0.0.0.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21515?

To fix CVE-2024-21515, update your OpenCart installation to a version that patches this reflected XSS vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-21515?

CVE-2024-21515 affects any user running OpenCart version 4.0.0.0 or higher.

4

What kind of attack exploits CVE-2024-21515?

CVE-2024-21515 can be exploited through a reflected XSS attack via the filename parameter in the admin log route.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2024-21515?

Attackers can obtain a user's authentication token by tricking them into clicking a malicious URL that exploits CVE-2024-21515.

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