CVE-2024-21516

Public Exploit

Description

This affects versions of the package opencart/opencart from 4.0.0.0 and before 4.1.0.0. A reflected XSS issue was identified in the directory parameter of admin common/filemanager.list route. An attacker could obtain a user's token by tricking the user to click on a maliciously crafted URL. The user is then prompted to login and redirected again upon authentication with the payload automatically executing. If the attacked user has admin privileges, this vulnerability could be used as the start of a chain of exploits like Zip Slip or arbitrary file write vulnerabilities in the admin functionality. **Notes:** 1) This is only exploitable if the attacker knows the name or path of the admin directory. The name of the directory is "admin" by default but there is a pop-up in the dashboard warning users to rename it. 2) The fix for this vulnerability is incomplete. The redirect is removed so that it is not possible for an attacker to control the redirect post admin login anymore, but it is still possible to exploit this issue in admin if the user is authenticated as an admin already.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a opencart/opencart
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21516?
CVE-2024-21516 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21516?
To fix CVE-2024-21516, 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-2024-21516 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-21516 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2024-21516?
CVE-2024-21516 affects n/a opencart/opencart.
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