CVE-2024-40111: Automad/automad Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g8h2-j9pm-4xx2
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-40111 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Automad/automad libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves automad cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-40111 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-40111
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g8h2-j9pm-4xx2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Automad/automad
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
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-2024-40111

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

automad/automad fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade automad/automad to Latest secure release
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 automad/automad

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-40111, inspect your project dependencies for Automad/automad:

inspect dependencies for automad/automad

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Automad/automad 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: 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 Automad/automad, 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

A persistent (stored) cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Automad 2.0.0-alpha.4. This vulnerability enables an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code into the template body. The injected code is stored within the flat file CMS and is executed in the browser of any user visiting the forum.

CVE-2024-40111 Affected Automad/automad Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
automad/automad
 Packagist
≤ 2.0.0-alpha.4

References

NVD — CVE-2024-40111 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-40111
drive.google.com/file/d/10bvqkyo2h1-... WEB
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10BVQKYo2H1-Nx3FOGteL2xww4lbZ3xlS/view?usp=sharing
Automad/automad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/marcantondahmen/automad
Automad/automad Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/w3bn00b3r/Stored-Cross-Site-Scripting-XSS---Automad-2.0.0-alpha.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40111?
CVE-2024-40111 is a security vulnerability in Automad/automad involving Automad Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Automad/automad versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: automad/automad.
What version fixes CVE-2024-40111?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is automad/automad affected?
Yes, automad/automad is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-40111?
CVE-2024-40111 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-40111?
CVE-2024-40111 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 Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-40111?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for automad/automad'. 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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