CVE-2024-8373: angularjs — Exploit

Description

Improper sanitization of the value of the [srcset] attribute in <source> HTML elements in AngularJS allows attackers to bypass common image source restrictions, which can also lead to a form of Content Spoofing https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Content_Spoofing . This issue affects all versions of AngularJS. Note: The AngularJS project is End-of-Life and will not receive any updates to address this issue. For more information see here https://docs.angularjs.org/misc/version-support-status .

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.8

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-791 CWE-791

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
angularjs	angularjs	< 1.8.3
netapp	active_iq_unified_manager	All
netapp	active_iq_unified_manager	All
netapp	active_iq_unified_manager	All

References

Exploits

https://codepen.io/herodevs/full/bGPQgMp/8da9ce87e99403ee13a295c305ebfa0b https://www.herodevs.com/vulnerability-directory/cve-2024-8373

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/07/msg00005.html https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241122-0003/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8373? +

Improper sanitization of the value of the [srcset] attribute in <source> HTML elements in AngularJS allows attackers to bypass common image source restrictions, which can also lead to a form of Content Spoofing https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/Content_Spoofing . This issue affects all versions of AngularJS. Note: The AngularJS project is End-of-Life and will not receive any updates to address this issue. For more information see here https://docs.angularjs.org/misc/version-support-status . It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-8373? +

CVE-2024-8373 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.8 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-2024-8373? +

CVE-2024-8373 affects products from angularjs, netapp, specifically: active_iq_unified_manager, angularjs. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8373? +

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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