CVE-2024-53679— Apache VCL: XSS vulnerability in User Lookup impacting user privileges
Quick assessment
Affected
Apache Software Foundation Apache VCL
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Apache VCL是美国阿帕奇（Apache）基金会的一套开源的云计算平台。 Apache VCL 2.5.1及之前版本存在跨站脚本漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以通过URL提升指定用户权限。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2024-53679
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Apache VCL: XSS vulnerability in User Lookup impacting user privileges
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache VCL in the User Lookup form. A user with sufficient rights to be able to view this part of the site can craft a URL or be tricked in to clicking a URL that will give a specified user elevated rights.
This issue affects all versions of Apache VCL through 2.5.1.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.5.2, which fixes the issue.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/RE:M
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
在Web页面生成时对输入的转义处理不恰当(跨站脚本)
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Apache VCL 跨站脚本漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Apache VCL是美国阿帕奇（Apache）基金会的一套开源的云计算平台。 Apache VCL 2.5.1及之前版本存在跨站脚本漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以通过URL提升指定用户权限。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache VCL | 2.1 ~ 2.5.1 | - |
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