CVE-2023-41048

plone.namedfile vulnerable to Stored Cross Site Scripting with SVG images

Description

plone.namedfile allows users to handle `File` and `Image` fields targeting, but not depending on, Plone Dexterity content. Prior to versions 5.6.1, 6.0.3, 6.1.3, and 6.2.1, there is a stored cross site scripting vulnerability for SVG images. A security hotfix from 2021 already partially fixed this by making sure SVG images are always downloaded instead of shown inline. But the same problem still exists for scales of SVG images. Note that an image tag with an SVG image as source is not vulnerable, even when the SVG image contains malicious code. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first need to upload an image, and then trick a user into following a specially crafted link. Patches are available in versions 5.6.1 (for Plone 5.2), 6.0.3 (for Plone 6.0.0-6.0.4), 6.1.3 (for Plone 6.0.5-6.0.6), and 6.2.1 (for Plone 6.0.7). There are no known workarounds.

Category

3.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.50%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: plone plone.namedfile
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41048?
CVE-2023-41048 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-41048?
To fix CVE-2023-41048, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-41048 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-41048 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-41048?
CVE-2023-41048 affects plone plone.namedfile.
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