CVE-2024-8651: netcat content (CVSS 5.3)

Description

A vulnerability in NetCat CMS allows an attacker to send a specially crafted http request that can be used to check whether a user exists in the system, which could be a basis for further attacks. This issue affects NetCat CMS v. 6.4.0.24126.2 and possibly others. Apply patch from vendor https://netcat.ru/ https://netcat.ru/] . Versions 6.4.0.24248 and on have the patch.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-204 CWE-204

CWE-203 CWE-203

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
netcat	netcat_content_management_system	< 6.4.0.24248

References

Other References

https://github.com/klsecservices/Advisories/blob/master/K-NetCat-2024-001.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8651? +

A vulnerability in NetCat CMS allows an attacker to send a specially crafted http request that can be used to check whether a user exists in the system, which could be a basis for further attacks. This issue affects NetCat CMS v. 6.4.0.24126.2 and possibly others. Apply patch from vendor https://netcat.ru/ https://netcat.ru/] . Versions 6.4.0.24248 and on have the patch. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-8651? +

CVE-2024-8651 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 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-2024-8651? +

CVE-2024-8651 affects products from netcat, specifically: netcat_content_management_system. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8651? +

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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