CVE-2024-23724: XSS

Published Feb 11, 2024
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Updated

Ghost through 5.76.0 allows stored XSS, and resultant privilege escalation in which a contributor can take over any account, via an SVG profile picture that contains JavaScript code to interact with the API on localhost TCP port 3001. NOTE: The discoverer reports that "The vendor does not view this as a valid vector."

Affected Software

2 affected components
npm/ghost<=5.76.0
Ghost Ghost Node.js<=5.76.0

Event History

Feb 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23724?

CVE-2024-23724 has a high severity due to the potential for stored XSS and privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23724?

To address CVE-2024-23724, upgrade Ghost to a version later than 5.76.0.

3

What versions of Ghost are affected by CVE-2024-23724?

Ghost versions up to and including 5.76.0 are affected by CVE-2024-23724.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-23724 allow?

CVE-2024-23724 allows for stored XSS attacks and potential account takeover.

5

What is the exploit mechanism in CVE-2024-23724?

The exploit mechanism involves using an SVG profile picture that contains JavaScript code.

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