Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU94855

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Discourse - CVE-2024-39320

Published: July 30, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94855

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39320

CWE-ID: CWE-74

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Civilized Discourse Construction Kit, Inc.

Affected software:
Discourse

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to iframe injection though default site setting. A remote attacker can inject iframes from any domain.

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