Description

CVE-2024-2078 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HelpDeskZ versions 2.0.2 and earlier. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted JavaScript payload in an email field, allowing them to partially control an authenticated user's browser session. The SVRS for this vulnerability is 38, indicating a moderate risk.

Key Insights

• Exploitation: Active exploits have been published, indicating that attackers are actively exploiting this vulnerability.
• Impact: Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to steal sensitive information, such as cookies, session tokens, and other data, from authenticated users.
• Affected Users: All users of HelpDeskZ versions 2.0.2 and earlier are potentially affected by this vulnerability.
• Threat Actors: No specific threat actors or APT groups have been identified as actively exploiting this vulnerability.

Mitigation Strategies

• Update Software: Update HelpDeskZ to the latest version (2.0.3 or later) to patch the vulnerability.
• Enable XSS Protection: Implement XSS protection mechanisms, such as input validation and output encoding, to prevent malicious scripts from being executed.
• Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF to block malicious traffic and prevent XSS attacks.
• Educate Users: Educate users about the risks of XSS attacks and how to avoid them, such as being cautious of suspicious links and emails.

Additional Information

• The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has not issued a warning for this vulnerability.
• The vulnerability is not currently being exploited in the wild.

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