CVE-2024-55541: XSS

Published Jan 2, 2025
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Updated

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to missing origin validation in postMessage. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 16 (Linux, Windows) before build 39169.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Acronis Cyber Protect 16<build 39169
All of the following
Any of the following
Acronis Cyber Protect<=15
Acronis Cyber Protect=16
Acronis Cyber Protect=16-update1
Acronis Cyber Protect=16-update2
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 2, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-55541?

CVE-2024-55541 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for enabling stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-55541?

To fix CVE-2024-55541, upgrade Acronis Cyber Protect 16 to build 39169 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-55541?

CVE-2024-55541 affects Acronis Cyber Protect 16 on both Linux and Windows platforms before build 39169.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-55541?

CVE-2024-55541 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by missing origin validation in postMessage.

5

Can CVE-2024-55541 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2024-55541 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a victim's session.

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