CVE-2024-8863: Aim Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pmhg-f7wc-c97m
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CVSS 3.5
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-8863 is a MODERATE (CVSS 3.5) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Aim libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves aim stored xss through text explorer. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-8863 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-8863
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pmhg-f7wc-c97m
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.5
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Aim
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.5

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:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-8863

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

aim fixed: Latest secure release 
pip install aim>=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: 

pip show aim

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2024-8863, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show aim

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Aim 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: The pip show aim 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 Aim, 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 vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in aimhubio aim up to 3.24. Affected is the function dangerouslySetInnerHTML of the file textbox.tsx of the component Text Explorer. The manipulation of the argument query leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

CVE-2024-8863 Affected Aim Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
aim
pypi/aim
PyPI
≤ 3.24.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-8863 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8863
Aim Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/aimhubio/aim
rumbling-slice-eb0.notion.site/stored-xss-through-... WEB
https://rumbling-slice-eb0.notion.site/Stored-XSS-through-TEXT-EXPLORER-in-aimhubio-aim-d0f07b7194724950a673498546d80d43?pvs=4
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.277500
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.277500
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?submit.403203

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8863?
CVE-2024-8863 is a security vulnerability in Aim involving Aim Stored XSS through TEXT EXPLORER under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Aim versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: aim.
What version fixes CVE-2024-8863?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is aim affected?
Yes, aim 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-2024-8863?
CVE-2024-8863 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-8863?
CVE-2024-8863 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-2024-8863?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show aim'. 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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