CVE-2024-45962: XSS

Published Oct 2, 2024
·
Updated

October 3.6.30 allows an authenticated admin account to upload a PDF file containing malicious JavaScript into the target system. If the file is accessed through the website, it could lead to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack or execute arbitrary code via a crafted JavaScript to the target.

Affected Software

2 affected components
composer/october/october<=3.6.4
Octobercms October=3.6.30

Event History

Oct 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
Affected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45962?

CVE-2024-45962 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for XSS attacks and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45962?

To mitigate CVE-2024-45962, update October CMS to version 3.6.31 or later, which includes security patches.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-45962?

CVE-2024-45962 affects users of October CMS version 3.6.30 and earlier.

4

What kind of attack can occur with CVE-2024-45962?

CVE-2024-45962 can lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks and potentially execute arbitrary code when a malicious PDF is accessed.

5

Can CVE-2024-45962 be exploited by a regular user?

No, CVE-2024-45962 requires an authenticated admin account to upload the malicious file, making it less likely to be exploited by regular users.

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