CVE-2024-21496

Description

All versions of the package github.com/greenpau/caddy-security are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the Referer header, due to improper input sanitization. Although the Referer header is sanitized by escaping some characters that can allow XSS (e.g., [&], [<], [>], ["], [']), it does not account for the attack based on the JavaScript URL scheme (e.g., javascript:alert(document.domain)// payload). Exploiting this vulnerability may not be trivial, but it could lead to the execution of malicious scripts in the context of the target user’s browser, compromising user sessions.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Affected: n/a github.com/greenpau/caddy-security
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21496?
CVE-2024-21496 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21496?
To fix CVE-2024-21496, 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-2024-21496 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21496 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-2024-21496?
CVE-2024-21496 affects n/a github.com/greenpau/caddy-security.
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