CVE-2024-28147

Unrestricted Upload of Files in edu-sharing

Description

An authenticated user can upload arbitrary files in the upload function for collection preview images. An attacker may upload an HTML file that includes malicious JavaScript code which will be executed if a user visits the direct URL of the collection preview image (Stored Cross Site Scripting). It is also possible to upload SVG files that include nested XML entities. Those are parsed when a user visits the direct URL of the collection preview image, which may be utilized for a Denial of Service attack. This issue affects edu-sharing: <8.0.8-RC2, <8.1.4-RC0, <9.0.0-RC19.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The repository base version in use can be identified in the Admin-Tools. The vendor provides a patch for the affected versions: * Version 8.0: Update repository version to "8.0.8-RC2" or later * Version 8.1: Update repository version to "8.1.4-RC0" or later * Version 9.0: Update repository version to "9.0.0-RC19" or later

Category

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.17%
Third-Party Advisory sec-consult.com
Affected: metaVentis GmbH edu-sharing
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://r.sec-consult.com/metaventis third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jun/11
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/179199

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28147?
CVE-2024-28147 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-28147?
To fix CVE-2024-28147: The repository base version in use can be identified in the Admin-Tools. The vendor provides a patch for the affected versions: * Version 8.0: Update repository version to "8.0.8-RC2" or later * Version 8.1: Update repository version to "8.1.4-RC0" or later * Version 9.0: Update repository version to "9.0.0-RC19" or later
Is CVE-2024-28147 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-28147 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-2024-28147?
CVE-2024-28147 affects metaVentis GmbH edu-sharing.
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