CVE-2024-53261

Cross-Site Scripting attack (XSS) on dev mode 404 page in SvelteKit

Description

SvelteKit is a framework for rapidly developing robust, performant web applications using Svelte. "Unsanitized input from *the request URL* flows into `end`, where it is used to render an HTML page returned to the user. This may result in a Cross-Site Scripting attack (XSS)." The files `packages/kit/src/exports/vite/dev/index.js` and `packages/kit/src/exports/vite/utils.js` both contain user controllable data which under specific conditions may flow to dev mode pages. There is little to no expected impact. The Vite development is not exposed to the network by default and even if someone were able to trick a developer into executing an XSS against themselves, a development database should not have any sensitive data. None the less this issue has been addressed in version 2.8.3 and all users are advised to upgrade.

Category

2.0
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Affected: sveltejs kit
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53261?
CVE-2024-53261 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-53261?
To fix CVE-2024-53261, 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-2024-53261 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-53261 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-2024-53261?
CVE-2024-53261 affects sveltejs kit.
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