CVE-2024-56508: File Upload Vulnerability Leading to XSS in LinkAce v1.15.5

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

LinkAce is a self-hosted archive to collect links of your favorite websites. Prior to 1.15.6, a file upload vulnerability exists in the LinkAce. This issue occurs in the "Import Bookmarks" functionality, where malicious HTML files can be uploaded containing JavaScript payloads. These payloads execute when the uploaded links are accessed, leading to potential reflected or persistent XSS scenarios. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.15.6.

Affected Software

2 affected components
LinkAce LinkAce<1.15.6
LinkAce LinkAce<1.15.6

Event History

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56508?

CVE-2024-56508 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution through file upload.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56508?

To mitigate CVE-2024-56508, upgrade LinkAce to version 1.15.6 or later where this vulnerability is addressed.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-56508?

CVE-2024-56508 is a file upload vulnerability that allows the upload of malicious HTML files.

4

What affected versions are vulnerable to CVE-2024-56508?

Versions of LinkAce prior to 1.15.6 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-56508.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2024-56508?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-56508 to upload malicious files that may execute JavaScript payloads.

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