CVE-2024-26318: Serenity.Net.Core Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5jjq-8cvj-v6m9
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-26318 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Serenity.Net.Core libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in serenity. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.8.0.

CVE-2024-26318 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-26318
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5jjq-8cvj-v6m9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Serenity.Net.Core
Package Ecosystem NuGet
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-26318

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

Serenity.Net.Core fixed: 6.8.0 
Upgrade Serenity.Net.Core to 6.8.0
@serenity-is/corelib fixed: 6.8.0 
npm install @serenity-is/corelib@6.8.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

inspect dependencies for Serenity.Net.Core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-26318, inspect your project dependencies for Serenity.Net.Core:

inspect dependencies for Serenity.Net.Core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Serenity.Net.Core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.8.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Serenity.Net.Core, 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

Serenity before 6.8.0 allows XSS via an email link because LoginPage.tsx permits return URLs that do not begin with a / character.

CVE-2024-26318 Affected Serenity.Net.Core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.8.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
Serenity.Net.Core
nuget/Serenity.Net.Core
NuGet
< 6.8.0
6.8.0
@serenity-is/corelib
npm/@serenity-is/corelib
npm
< 6.8.0
6.8.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-26318 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26318
Serenity.Net.Core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/serenity-is/Serenity
serenity.is/docs/release-notes/... WEB
https://serenity.is/docs/release-notes/6.8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26318?
CVE-2024-26318 is a security vulnerability in Serenity.Net.Core involving Cross-site Scripting in Serenity under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Serenity.Net.Core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.8.0 across affected packages: Serenity.Net.Core, @serenity-is/corelib.
What version fixes CVE-2024-26318?
Upgrading to 6.8.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is Serenity.Net.Core affected?
Yes, Serenity.Net.Core is affected in releases prior to 6.8.0. Upgrade your dependency to 6.8.0 or later.
Is @serenity-is/corelib affected?
Yes, @serenity-is/corelib is affected in releases prior to 6.8.0. Upgrade your dependency to 6.8.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-26318?
CVE-2024-26318 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-26318?
CVE-2024-26318 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check NuGet dependencies for CVE-2024-26318?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for Serenity.Net.Core'. 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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