CVE-2024-21517: 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 redirect parameter of customer account/login route. An attacker can inject arbitrary HTML and Javascript into the page response. As this vulnerability is present in the account functionality it could be used to target and attack customers of the OpenCart shop.

Notes:

1) The fix for this vulnerability is incomplete

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-2024-21517?

CVE-2024-21517 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for reflected XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21517?

To mitigate CVE-2024-21517, ensure you upgrade to the latest version of opencart/opencart where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-21517?

CVE-2024-21517 affects all versions of opencart/opencart from 4.0.0.0 onward.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-21517?

CVE-2024-21517 allows an attacker to inject arbitrary HTML and Javascript into the page response, potentially compromising user data.

5

Is CVE-2024-21517 easily exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2024-21517 can be exploited easily through manipulated user inputs in the redirect parameter of the login route.

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