CVE-2024-10720: phpipam XSS — Exploit & Fix

Description

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in phpipam/phpipam version 1.5.2. The vulnerability occurs in the 'Device Management' section under 'Administration' where an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the 'Name' and 'Description' fields when adding a new device type. This can lead to data theft, account compromise, distribution of malware, website defacement, and phishing attacks. The issue is fixed in version 1.7.0.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
phpipam	phpipam	< 1.7.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/phpipam/phpipam/commit/c1697bb6c4e4a6403d69c0868e1eb1040f98b731

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/75e06e05-7f69-4938-a83c-1dcc98922188

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-10720? +

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in phpipam/phpipam version 1.5.2. The vulnerability occurs in the 'Device Management' section under 'Administration' where an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the 'Name' and 'Description' fields when adding a new device type. This can lead to data theft, account compromise, distribution of malware, website defacement, and phishing attacks. The issue is fixed in version 1.7.0. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-10720? +

CVE-2024-10720 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10720? +

CVE-2024-10720 affects products from phpipam, specifically: phpipam. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-10720? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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