CVE-2024-38364

DSpace Cross Site Scripting (XSS) via a deposited HTML/XML document

Description

DSpace is an open source software is a turnkey repository application used by more than 2,000 organizations and institutions worldwide to provide durable access to digital resources. In DSpace 7.0 through 7.6.1, when an HTML, XML or JavaScript Bitstream is downloaded, the user's browser may execute any embedded JavaScript. If that embedded JavaScript is malicious, there is a risk of an XSS attack. This vulnerability has been patched in version 7.6.2.

Category

2.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Affected: DSpace DSpace
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/security/advisories/GHSA-94cc-xjxr-pwvf
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/pull/8891
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/pull/9638
https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/commit/f1059b4340857cca3dc4c45b1ebbadce6bb61c0b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38364?
CVE-2024-38364 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38364?
To fix CVE-2024-38364, 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-2024-38364 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-38364 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-2024-38364?
CVE-2024-38364 affects DSpace DSpace.
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