CVE-2024-47531

Public Exploit

Scout contains insufficient output escaping of attachment names

Description

Scout is a web-based visualizer for VCF-files. Due to the lack of sanitization in the filename, it is possible bypass intended file extension and make users download malicious files with any extension. With malicious content injected inside the file data and users unknowingly downloading it and opening may lead to the compromise of users' devices or data. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.89.

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/security/advisories/GHSA-24xv-q29v-3h6r	third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/Clinical-Genomics/scout/commit/f59e50f8ea596e641da8a0e9c7a33c0696bcbea5	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47531?: CVE-2024-47531 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-47531?: To fix CVE-2024-47531, 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-2024-47531 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-47531 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2024-47531?: CVE-2024-47531 affects Clinical-Genomics scout.

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Description

Category

CWE-116 – Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output

References

Frequently Asked Questions