CVE-2024-2001
PHP vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Cockpit CMS version 2.7.0, discovered by Sergio Román Hurtado and assigned CVE-2024-2001. The vulnerability was disclosed on February 29, 2024, and affects the file upload functionality of the content management system (INCIBE Advisory, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) issue with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium), and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. The vulnerability specifically involves the ability to upload infected PDF files that can store and execute malicious JavaScript payloads when the file is uploaded (INCIBE Advisory).

Impact

The vulnerability allows authenticated users to execute malicious JavaScript code through infected PDF files, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information, manipulation of web content, and compromise of user sessions (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

As of the disclosure date, no official fix or mitigation has been reported for this vulnerability (INCIBE Advisory).

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