CVE-2024-47819: Umbraco CMS vulnerable to stored Cross-site Scripting in the "dictionary name" on Dictionary section
Impact This can be leveraged to gain access to higher-privilege endpoints, e.g. if you get a user with admin privileges to run the code, you can potentially elevate all users and grant them admin privileges or access protected content.
Patches Will be patched in 14.3.1 and 15.0.0.
Workarounds Ensure that access to the Dictionary section is only granted to trusted users.
Other sources
Umbraco, a free and open source .NET content management system, has a cross-site scripting vulnerability starting in version 14.0.0 and prior to versions 14.3.1 and 15.0.0. This can be leveraged to gain access to higher-privilege endpoints, e.g. if you get a user with admin privileges to run the code, you can potentially elevate all users and grant them admin privileges or access protected content. Versions 14.3.1 and 15.0.0 contain a patch. As a workaround, ensure that access to the Dictionary section is only granted to trusted users.
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-47819?
CVE-2024-47819 has a high severity as it allows potential elevation of user privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47819?
To fix CVE-2024-47819, update your Umbraco CMS to version 14.3.1.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-47819?
CVE-2024-47819 affects Umbraco CMS versions from 14.0.0 to 14.3.0.
Can CVE-2024-47819 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-47819 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can trick an admin user into running malicious code.
Is CVE-2024-47819 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2024-47819 is considered a remote vulnerability as it can be exploited from outside the targeted network.