CVE-2024-56508

Public Exploit
File Upload Vulnerability Leading to XSS in LinkAce v1.15.5

Description

LinkAce is a self-hosted archive to collect links of your favorite websites. Prior to 1.15.6, a file upload vulnerability exists in the LinkAce. This issue occurs in the "Import Bookmarks" functionality, where malicious HTML files can be uploaded containing JavaScript payloads. These payloads execute when the uploaded links are accessed, leading to potential reflected or persistent XSS scenarios. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.15.6.

Category

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Kovah LinkAce
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Kovah/LinkAce/security/advisories/GHSA-2wvv-4576-8862
https://github.com/Kovah/LinkAce/commit/8cf3670d71a8629d33408da76f9d441a1aa933f6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56508?
CVE-2024-56508 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56508?
To fix CVE-2024-56508, 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-2024-56508 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-56508 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-2024-56508?
CVE-2024-56508 affects Kovah LinkAce.
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