CVE-2024-11406: Djangocms attributes field Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vxcv-4xvf-pc22
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CVSS 6.9
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-11406 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.9) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Djangocms attributes field libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves django cms attributes field cross-site scripting. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.0.

CVE-2024-11406 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-11406
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vxcv-4xvf-pc22
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.9
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Djangocms attributes field
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.9

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:H/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 High (C:H)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-11406

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

djangocms-attributes-field fixed: 4.0.0 
pip install djangocms-attributes-field>=4.0.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

pip show djangocms-attributes-field

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-11406, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show djangocms-attributes-field

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Djangocms attributes field in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.0), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show djangocms-attributes-field command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

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 Djangocms attributes field, 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

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in django CMS Association django CMS Attributes Fields allows Stored XSS.This issue affects django CMS Attributes Fields: before 4.0.

CVE-2024-11406 Affected Djangocms attributes field Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
djangocms-attributes-field
pypi/djangocms-attributes-field
PyPI
< 4.0.0
4.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-11406 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11406
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/django-cms/djangocms-attributes-field/commit/fe68d29ab78db5885bc31b67cf0537f1f02b33ad
Djangocms attributes field Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/django-cms/djangocms-attributes-field
iltosec.com/blog/post/djangocms... WEB
https://iltosec.com/blog/post/djangocms-attributes-field-300-stored-xss-vulnerability
pypi.org/project/djangocms-a... WEB
https://pypi.org/project/djangocms-attributes-field/#history
siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimle... WEB
https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-24-1864
Djangocms attributes field Security Information SECURITY
https://www.django-cms.org/en/blog/2024/11/19/security-updates-for-django-filer-and-django-cms-attributes-field
www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-24-1864 WEB
https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-24-1864

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-11406?
CVE-2024-11406 is a security vulnerability in Djangocms attributes field involving django CMS Attributes Field Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Djangocms attributes field versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.0 across affected packages: djangocms-attributes-field.
What version fixes CVE-2024-11406?
Upgrading to 4.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is djangocms-attributes-field affected?
Yes, djangocms-attributes-field is affected in releases prior to 4.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-11406?
CVE-2024-11406 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-11406?
CVE-2024-11406 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 PyPI dependencies for CVE-2024-11406?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show djangocms-attributes-field'. 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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