CVE-2024-5520: Opencms core Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vg6x-pchq-98mg
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CVSS 6.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-5520 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Opencms core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves opencms cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 17.0.

CVE-2024-5520 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-5520
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vg6x-pchq-98mg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Opencms core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.4

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-5520

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Opencms 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.

org.opencms:opencms-core fixed: 17.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.opencms</groupId>
    <artifactId>opencms-core</artifactId>
    <version>17.0</version>
</dependency>
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 -Dincludes=org.opencms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-5520, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Opencms core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 17.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencms 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-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 Opencms 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

Two Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities have been discovered in Alkacon's OpenCMS affecting version 16, which could allow a user: with sufficient privileges to create and modify web pages through the admin panel, can execute malicious JavaScript code, after inserting code in the `title` field. Another could having the roles of gallery editor or VFS resource manager will have the permission to upload images in the .svg format containing JavaScript code. The code will be executed the moment another user accesses the image.

CVE-2024-5520 Affected Opencms core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
17.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.opencms:opencms-core
maven/org.opencms/opencms-core
Maven
≥ 16.0
< 17.0
All 1 versions
16.0
17.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-5520 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5520
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/alkacon/opencms-core/commit/b05a5aca0f2b03042ddf2b2bb45fe2243a4084a7
Opencms core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/alkacon/opencms-core
www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/noti... WEB
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/cross-site-scripting-stored-alkacon-opencms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5520?
CVE-2024-5520 is a security vulnerability in Opencms core involving OpenCMS Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Opencms core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 17.0 across affected packages: org.opencms:opencms-core.
What version fixes CVE-2024-5520?
Upgrading to 17.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is opencms-core affected?
Yes, org.opencms:opencms-core is affected in releases prior to 17.0. Upgrade your dependency to 17.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-5520?
CVE-2024-5520 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-5520?
CVE-2024-5520 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 Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-5520?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.opencms'. 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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