Description

CVE-2024-56035 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Kurt Payne Upload Scanner versions from n/a through 1.2. This flaw arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code into the web application.

SVRS: The SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) for this vulnerability is 38. While this score is below the critical threshold of 80, it still indicates a moderate risk, necessitating proactive mitigation measures.

Key Insights

• Reflected XSS: The vulnerability allows for reflected XSS attacks. This means attackers can craft malicious URLs or input that, when accessed by a user, will trigger the execution of JavaScript code in the user's browser. This code can potentially steal sensitive information, hijack user sessions, or redirect users to malicious websites.
• Impact on User Privacy and Security: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could compromise user privacy and security by allowing attackers to access sensitive information or manipulate user actions within the context of the web application.
• Wide Applicability: While specifically targeting Kurt Payne Upload Scanner, this vulnerability highlights the potential risks associated with insufficient input sanitization in web applications.
• Exploit Status: There is currently no publicly available information about active exploits for this vulnerability. However, with the simplicity of XSS attacks and the potential for high impact, active exploitation cannot be ruled out.

Mitigation Strategies

• Input Validation and Sanitization: Implement robust input validation and sanitization mechanisms to filter and escape potentially malicious input before it is displayed on the webpage.
• Content Security Policy (CSP): Utilize CSP to restrict the types of resources the browser is allowed to load, helping to prevent XSS attacks by limiting the potential for malicious JavaScript injection.
• Regular Software Updates: Ensure all software, including Kurt Payne Upload Scanner, is kept up-to-date with the latest security patches.
• Security Awareness Training: Educate users about the risks of XSS attacks and how to recognize and avoid malicious links or input.

Additional Information

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