CVE-2024-53679

Apache VCL: XSS vulnerability in User Lookup impacting user privileges

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache VCL in the User Lookup form. A user with sufficient rights to be able to view this part of the site can craft a URL or be tricked in to clicking a URL that will give a specified user elevated rights. This issue affects all versions of Apache VCL through 2.5.1. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.5.2, which fixes the issue.

References

Link	Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/bq5vs0hndt9cz9b6rpfr5on1nd4qrmyr	vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/24/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53679?: CVE-2024-53679 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-53679?: To fix CVE-2024-53679, 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-2024-53679 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-53679 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-2024-53679?: CVE-2024-53679 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache VCL.

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Description

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions