CVE-2024-46209: Redaxo/source Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2p95-8xvm-2pjx
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-46209 is a LOW cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Redaxo/source libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves redaxo cms cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-46209 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-46209
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2p95-8xvm-2pjx
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Redaxo/source
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2024-46209

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

redaxo/source fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade redaxo/source 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 redaxo/source

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-46209, inspect your project dependencies for Redaxo/source:

inspect dependencies for redaxo/source

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Redaxo/source 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 Redaxo/source, 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 stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component /media/test.html of REDAXO CMS v5.17.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via injecting a crafted payload into the password parameter.

CVE-2024-46209 Affected Redaxo/source Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
redaxo/source
 Packagist
≤ 5.17.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-46209 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46209
Redaxo/source Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/h4ckr4v3n/CVE-2024-46209/blob/main/REDAXO%20Stored%20XSS%20%2B%20RCE.pdf
Redaxo/source Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/h4ckr4v3n/research_redaxo_5_17_1.git
Redaxo/source Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/redaxo/redaxo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46209?
CVE-2024-46209 is a security vulnerability in Redaxo/source involving REDAXO CMS Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Redaxo/source versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: redaxo/source.
What version fixes CVE-2024-46209?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is redaxo/source affected?
Yes, redaxo/source is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-46209?
CVE-2024-46209 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-2024-46209?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for redaxo/source'. 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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