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GHSA-v24p-7p4j-qvvf

MediumCVSS 5.4 / 10
Published Apr 9, 2024·Last modified Apr 17, 2025
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Impact

Users can insert malicious code into file names when uploading files, which is then executed in tooltips and popups in the backend.

Patches

Update to Contao 4.13.40 or Contao 5.3.4.

Workarounds

Disable uploads for untrusted users.

References

https://contao.org/en/security-advisories/cross-site-scripting-in-the-file-manager

For more information

If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, open an issue in contao/contao.

Credits

Thanks to Alexander Wuttke for reporting this vulnerability.

Risk Scores
Base Score
5.4

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The vulnerability can affect other systems as well, not just the initial system. There is a low impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a low impact on the integrity of the data.

Threat Intelligence
5.0

Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.

EPSS
N/A

Probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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