CVE-2024-45406: Craft CMS stored XSS in breadcrumb list and title fields

Published Sep 9, 2024
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Updated

Summary Multiple Stored XSS can be triggered by the breadcrumb list and title fields with user input.

Details 1. In the /admin/categories page, category title isn't sanitized and triggered xss. 2. In the category edit page under the /admin/categories/, category title in breadcrumb list isn't sanitized and triggered xss. 3. In the /admin/entries page, entry title isn't sanitized and triggered xss. 4. In the entry edit page under the /admin/entries/, entry title in breadcrumb list isn't sanitized and triggered xss. 5. In the /admin/myaccount and pages under it, username or full name in breadcrumb list isn't sanitized and triggered xss.

Impact Malicious users can tamper with the control panel.

PoC 1. In the /admin/categories page, category title isn't sanitized and triggered xss. 1. Access to the Settings -> Categories ( /admin/settings/categories ) 2. Create new category group 3. Access to the Categories page ( /admin/categories/ ) 4. Push the New category button 5. Input the Title column : xss<script>alert('xss')</script> 6. Push the Create Category or Save button 7. Access to the Categories page again and it triggers xss !image !image !image

2. In the category edit page under the /admin/categories/, category title in breadcrumb list isn't sanitized and triggered xss. 1. Access to the Settings -> Categories ( /admin/settings/categories ) 2. Create new category group 3. Access to the Categories page ( /admin/categories/ ) 4. Push the New category button 5. Input the Title column : xss<script>alert('xss')</script> 6. Push the Create Category or Save button 7. Access to the Category edit page again and it triggers xss !image !image !image

3. In the /admin/entries page, entry title isn't sanitized and triggered xss. 1. Access to the Settings -> Entry Types ( /admin/settings/entry-types ) 2. Create new entry type 3. Access to the Settings -> Sections ( /admin/settings/sections ) 4. Create new section 5. Access to the Entries page ( /admin/entries ) 6. Push the New entry button 7. Input the Title column : xss<script>alert('xss')</script> 8. Push the Create entry or Save button 9. Access to the Entries page again and it triggers xss !image !image !image

4. In the entry edit page under the /admin/entries/, entry title in breadcrumb list isn't sanitized and triggered xss. 1. Access to the Settings -> Entry Types ( /admin/settings/entry-types ) 2. Create new entry type 3. Access to the Settings -> Sections ( /admin/settings/sections ) 4. Create new section 5. Access to the Entries page ( /admin/entries ) 6. Push the New entry button 7. Input the Title column : xss<script>alert('xss')</script> 8. Push the Create entry or Save button 9. Access to the Entriy edit page again and it triggers xss !image !image !image

5. In the /admin/myaccount and pages under it, username or full name in breadcrumb list isn't sanitized and triggered xss. 1. Access to the My Account Page ( /admin/myaccount ) 2. Input the Full Name column : xss<script>alert('xss')</script> 3. Push the the Save button 4. Access to the My Account page ( /admin/myaccount ) or pages under it ( /admin/myaccount/addresses , /admin/myaccount/preferences , etc.) and it triggers xss !image !image !image

Other sources

Craft is a content management system (CMS). Craft CMS 5 stored XSS can be triggered by the breadcrumb list and title fields with user input.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/craftcms/cms>=5.0.0<5.1.2
5.1.2
Craft CMS>=5.0.0<5.1.2

Event History

Sep 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:18 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45406?

CVE-2024-45406 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for stored XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45406?

To fix CVE-2024-45406, upgrade to Craft CMS version 5.1.2 or later.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-45406 enable?

CVE-2024-45406 can enable stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks through unsanitized user input in category titles.

4

Which versions of Craft CMS are affected by CVE-2024-45406?

Craft CMS versions from 5.0.0 to 5.1.2 are affected by CVE-2024-45406.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2024-45406?

More information about CVE-2024-45406 can typically be found in the security advisories section of the Craft CMS repository.

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