CVE-2024-28190

Contao core bundle vulnerable to cross site scripting in the file manager

Description

Contao is an open source content management system. Starting in version 4.0.0 and prior to version 4.13.40 and 5.3.4, users can inject malicious code in filenames when uploading files (back end and front end), which is then executed in tooltips and popups in the back end. Contao versions 4.13.40 and 5.3.4 have a patch for this issue. As a workaround, remove upload fields from frontend forms and disable uploads for untrusted back end users.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.77% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory contao.org Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: contao contao
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/contao/contao/security/advisories/GHSA-v24p-7p4j-qvvf vendor advisory
https://github.com/contao/contao/commit/878d28dbe0f408740555d6fc8b634bd3f8febfce patch
https://github.com/contao/contao/commit/b794e14fff070101bf6a885da9b1a83395093b4d patch
https://contao.org/en/security-advisories/cross-site-scripting-in-the-file-manager vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28190?
CVE-2024-28190 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-28190?
To fix CVE-2024-28190, 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-2024-28190 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-28190 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-28190?
CVE-2024-28190 affects contao contao.
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