CVE-2024-12641CWE-79

Chunghwa Telecom TenderDocTransfer - Reflected Cross-site Scripting to RCE

Critical · published December 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Just one phishing link can turn your browser into a playground for attackers! A reflected XSS vulnerability in TenderDocTransfer lets unauthenticated users execute malicious JavaScript right in unsuspecting victims' browsers. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can place orders without verifying if they're really a customer. Once inside, they can add anything they want to the kitchen’s menu — chaos ensues! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary scripts in the browser, potentially stealing sensitive data or executing harmful actions. This is not just an inconvenience; it opens up the floodgates for serious breaches and full system compromises!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can place orders without verifying if they're really a customer. Once inside, they can add anything they want to the kitchen’s menu — chaos ensues! The reflected cross-site scripting flaw arises due to the application lacking CSRF protection on its APIs, allowing attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in a user's session. If that wasn't enough, since it supports Node.js features, attackers could run OS commands too!

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary scripts in the browser, potentially stealing sensitive data or executing harmful actions. This is not just an inconvenience; it opens up the floodgates for serious breaches and full system compromises! Immediate action is essential! First, patch TenderDocTransfer to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Implement strict CSRF protections and validate incoming API requests to ensure they originate from legitimate sources. Don't let your guard down! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be one step closer to securing your applications. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01429 · 72.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2024-12-16T06:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 DEC 06:14Z
    Chunghwa Telecom TenderDocTransfer - Reflected Cross-site Scripting to RCE
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