#VU111838 Improper neutralization of directives in statically saved code (\'static code injection\') in Mongoose - CVE-2024-50672

 

#VU111838 Improper neutralization of directives in statically saved code (\'static code injection\') in Mongoose - CVE-2024-50672

Published: November 27, 2024 / Updated: June 23, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU111838
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0:
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50672
CWE-ID: CWE-96
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Mongoose
Software vendor:
Cesanta Software Ltd.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

A NoSQL injection vulnerability in Adapt Learning Adapt Authoring Tool <= 0.11.3 allows unauthenticated attackers to reset user and administrator account passwords via the 'Reset password' feature. The vulnerability occurs due to insufficient validation of user input, which is used as a query in Mongoose's find() function. This makes it possible for attackers to perform a full takeover of the administrator account. Attackers can then use the newly gained administrative privileges to upload a custom plugin to perform remote code execution (RCE) on the server hosting the web application.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.

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