CVE-2024-24785

Errors returned from JSON marshaling may break template escaping in html/template

Description

If errors returned from MarshalJSON methods contain user controlled data, they may be used to break the contextual auto-escaping behavior of the html/template package, allowing for subsequent actions to inject unexpected content into templates.

5.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.19%

Affected: Go standard library html/template

References

Link	Tags
https://go.dev/issue/65697
https://go.dev/cl/564196
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/5pwGVUPoMbg
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-2610
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240329-0008/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/08/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24785?: CVE-2024-24785 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-24785?: To fix CVE-2024-24785, 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-2024-24785 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-24785 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-2024-24785?: CVE-2024-24785 affects Go standard library html/template.

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