CVE-2024-52942: XSS

Published Nov 18, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Veritas Enterprise Vault before 15.1 UPD882911, ZDI-CAN-24696. It allows an authenticated remote attacker to inject a parameter into an HTTP request, allowing for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) while viewing archived content. This could reflect back to an authenticated user without sanitization if executed by that user.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Veritas Enterprise Vault<15.1 UPD882911
Veritas Enterprise Vault<15.1

Event History

Nov 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52942?

CVE-2024-52942 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52942?

To mitigate CVE-2024-52942, upgrade to Veritas Enterprise Vault version 15.1 UPD882911 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-52942 have on affected systems?

CVE-2024-52942 allows an authenticated attacker to inject parameters into HTTP requests, resulting in XSS while viewing archived content.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-52942?

CVE-2024-52942 affects users of Veritas Enterprise Vault versions earlier than 15.1 UPD882911.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-52942 before updating?

Currently, there are no published workarounds for CVE-2024-52942, and the best course of action is to update the affected software.

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