CVE-2024-43796

express vulnerable to XSS via response.redirect()

Description

Express.js minimalist web framework for node. In express < 4.20.0, passing untrusted user input - even after sanitizing it - to response.redirect() may execute untrusted code. This issue is patched in express 4.20.0.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: expressjs express
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/expressjs/express/security/advisories/GHSA-qw6h-vgh9-j6wx vendor advisory
https://github.com/expressjs/express/commit/54271f69b511fea198471e6ff3400ab805d6b553 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43796?
CVE-2024-43796 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-43796?
To fix CVE-2024-43796, 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-2024-43796 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-43796 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-2024-43796?
CVE-2024-43796 affects expressjs express.
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