CVE-2024-56156

Halo Vulnerable to Stored XSS and RCE via File Upload Bypass

Description

Halo is an open source website building tool. Prior to version 2.20.13, a vulnerability in Halo allows attackers to bypass file type validation controls. This bypass enables the upload of malicious files including executables and HTML files, which can lead to stored cross-site scripting attacks and potential remote code execution under certain circumstances. This issue has been patched in version 2.20.13.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Affected: halo-dev halo
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/halo-dev/halo/security/advisories/GHSA-99mc-ch53-pqh9
https://github.com/halo-dev/halo/pull/7149

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56156?
CVE-2024-56156 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56156?
To fix CVE-2024-56156, 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-2024-56156 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56156 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-2024-56156?
CVE-2024-56156 affects halo-dev halo.
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