CVE-2024-27290

Docassemble HTML and javascript injection

Description

Docassemble is an expert system for guided interviews and document assembly. Prior to 1.4.97, a user could type HTML into a field, including the field for the user's name, and then that HTML could be displayed on the screen as HTML. The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.4.97 of the master branch.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Affected: jhpyle docassemble
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/security/advisories/GHSA-pcfx-g2j2-f6f6
https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/commit/4801ac7ff7c90df00ac09523077930cdb6dea2aa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27290?
CVE-2024-27290 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27290?
To fix CVE-2024-27290, 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-2024-27290 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-27290 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-2024-27290?
CVE-2024-27290 affects jhpyle docassemble.
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