CVE-2024-28237: OctoPrint Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x7mf-wrh9-r76c
CVSS 4.0
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-28237 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.0) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting OctoPrint libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves xss via the "snapshot test" feature in classic webcam plugin settings. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.10.0rc3.

CVE-2024-28237 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-28237
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x7mf-wrh9-r76c
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.0
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product OctoPrint
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.0

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2024-28237

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

OctoPrint fixed: 1.10.0rc3
pip install OctoPrint>=1.10.0rc3
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 OctoPrint

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-28237, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show OctoPrint

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of OctoPrint in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.10.0rc3), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show OctoPrint 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 OctoPrint, 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

### Impact OctoPrint versions up until and including 1.9.3 contain a vulnerability that allows malicious admins to configure or talk a victim with administrator rights into configuring a webcam snapshot URL which when tested through the "Test" button included in the web interface will execute JavaScript code in the victims browser when attempting to render the snapshot image. An attacker who successfully talked a victim with admin rights into performing a snapshot test with such a crafted URL could use this to retrieve or modify sensitive configuration settings, interrupt prints or otherwise interact with the OctoPrint instance in a malicious way. ### Patches The vulnerability will be patched in version 1.10.0. ### Workaround OctoPrint administrators are strongly advised to thoroughly vet who has admin access to their installation and what settings they modify based on instructions by strangers. ### PoC Below are the steps to reproduce the vulnerability: 1. Create a URL that responds with a malicious content type. For example, creating the following python script: ``` from http.server import BaseHTTPRequestHandler, HTTPServer class MyHTTPRequestHandler(BaseHTTPRequestHandler): def do_GET(self): self.send_response(200) self.send_header('Content-Type', 'image/"onerror="alert(1)"') self.end_headers() self.wfile.write(b'Ok') def run(): server_address = ('', 8080) httpd = HTTPServer(server_address, MyHTTPRequestHandler) print('Server listening on 0.0.0.0:8080...') httpd.serve_forever() if __name__ == '__main__': run() ``` 2. Go to OctoPrint settings --> Plugins --> Classic Webcam and enter the URL of that page as the Snapshot URL. 3. Click on the "Test" button to trigger XSS. A Javascript alert should appear, demonstrating the actual code injection. ### Credits This vulnerability was discovered and responsibly disclosed to OctoPrint by Jacopo Tediosi.

CVE-2024-28237 Affected OctoPrint Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.10.0rc3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
OctoPrint
PyPI
< 1.10.0rc3
1.10.0rc3

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28237?
CVE-2024-28237 is a security vulnerability in OctoPrint involving XSS via the "Snapshot Test" feature in Classic Webcam plugin settings under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which OctoPrint versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.10.0rc3 across affected packages: OctoPrint.
What version fixes CVE-2024-28237?
Upgrading to 1.10.0rc3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is OctoPrint affected?
Yes, OctoPrint is affected in releases prior to 1.10.0rc3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.10.0rc3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-28237?
CVE-2024-28237 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.0 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-28237?
CVE-2024-28237 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-2024-28237?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show OctoPrint'. 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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