CVE-2024-52300

macro-pdfviewer has a XSS through the width parameter

Description

macro-pdfviewer is a PDF Viewer Macro for XWiki using Mozilla pdf.js. The width parameter of the PDF viewer macro isn't properly escaped, allowing XSS for any user who can edit a page. XSS can impact the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the whole XWiki installation when an admin visits the page with the malicious code. This is fixed in 2.5.6.

Categories

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.91% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: xwikisas macro-pdfviewer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/xwikisas/macro-pdfviewer/security/advisories/GHSA-84wx-6vfp-5m6g third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52300?
CVE-2024-52300 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-52300?
To fix CVE-2024-52300, 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-2024-52300 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-52300 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-2024-52300?
CVE-2024-52300 affects xwikisas macro-pdfviewer.
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