CVE-2024-26283: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-37wm-h7xg-q6w9
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CVSS 7.8
CWE-83
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-26283 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-83: Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes "javascript:" or other uris from dangerous attributes within tags, such as onmouseover, onload, onerror, or style.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-26283 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-26283
GHSA Identifier GHSA-37wm-h7xg-q6w9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification CWE-83: Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-26283

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-26283, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-83: Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page, where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes "javascript:" or other uris from dangerous attributes within tags, such as onmouseover, onload, onerror, or style. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An attacker could have executed unauthorized scripts on top origin sites using a JavaScript URI when opening an external URL with a custom Firefox scheme. This vulnerability affects Firefox for iOS < 123.

References

NVD — CVE-2024-26283 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26283
bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1850158
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-08

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26283?
CVE-2024-26283 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-83: Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-26283?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-26283?
CVE-2024-26283 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-26283?
CVE-2024-26283 is classified under CWE-83: Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes "javascript:" or other URIs from dangerous attributes within tags, such as onmouseover, onload, onerror, or style.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-26283?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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