CVE-2024-11623

Stored XSS in authentik

Description

Authentik project is vulnerable to Stored XSS attacks through uploading crafted SVG files that are used as application icons.  This action could only be performed by an authenticated admin user. The issue was fixed in 2024.10.4 release.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory goauthentik.io
Affected: goauthentik authentik
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.goauthentik.io/docs/security/audits-and-certs/2024-11-cobalt#svg-images-for-icons-possible-xss-vulnerability vendor advisory
https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/pull/12092 patch
https://cert.pl/en/posts/2025/02/CVE-2024-11623/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11623?
CVE-2024-11623 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-11623?
To fix CVE-2024-11623, 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-2024-11623 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-11623 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-11623?
CVE-2024-11623 affects goauthentik authentik.
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